Rheinmetall Unveils Cutting-Edge Military Digital Innovations at Land Forces 2024
Rheinmetall, the premier provider of military vehicles to the Australian Defence Force, is showcasing the firm’s range of capabilities and strengths for future ground forces, featuring combat, combat logistics, and dismounted combat at Land Forces 2024, taking place this week at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Nathan Poyner, Managing Director of Rheinmetall Defence Australia, stated that this year’s exhibition serves as a digital capability demonstration that encompassed Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s Combat Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Subsystem (CISRS) software.
“CISRS constitutes the digital backbone of the Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV) fleet and adheres to a modular and open systems design philosophy. CISRS currently integrates advanced software amalgamated from various sectors within the Defence industry and other Land programs.”
“Rheinmetall’s Land Forces Display affirms our expertise as a digitisation systems integrator through both dismounted and mounted Battle Management System (BMS) software, linking to Integrated Soldier Systems and the intricate vehicle architecture of the Boxer CRV.”
“This offers the user a unified operational picture for both mounted and dismounted forces, facilitated by the Crew Terminal graphical user interface, a Software Development Kit adaptable to any vehicle platform.”
“Connecting with the Boxer CRV through a simulated Tactical Communications Network involves an Integrated Soldier System End User Device (Tactical Smart Phone) that operates the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) BMS.”
“Our proficiency in creating both Soldier Systems and Complex Vehicle Systems architectures positions Rheinmetall as the preferred digitisation partner for the German Army and Hungarian Defence Force.”
“Under the L400-2 initiative, the CISRS software continues to evolve, enhancing its C4 capabilities to cater to a spectrum of supplementary functions,” he noted.
Mr. Poyner mentioned that the display featured:
The Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle:
Currently operational with the Australian Army and ordered by Australia for the German Defence Force, the CRV is outfitted with a reconnaissance mission module that includes a two-person digital LANCE Turret; the first crewed medium-calibre turret deployed on the Boxer platform. The highly protected vehicle is equipped with stabilised digital optics featuring an integrated laser rangefinder and fire control unit for both commander and gunner.
The vehicle offers protection against anti-tank munitions, medium-calibre projectiles, and artillery fragments.
A HX45 10×10 wheeled transporter with crane
• High mobility and exceptional off-road capabilities
• Purposefully designed tactical chassis with military-grade cabin (interchangeable between protected and unprotected versions)
• Engineered and tested for a lifespan exceeding 20 years
• Proven military design with an established combat record
• Advanced winch system capable of handling intricate scenarios while upholding the highest safety standards in the industry
Trailblazer
Trailblazer enhances driver and crew performance by extending the visual field beyond the daylight spectrum, even during poor weather, obscured, or low-light settings. Equipped with low-latency front and rear video cameras, it assists the driver with terrain navigation, obstacle detection, and route planning. Independent wide-angle situational awareness channel outputs provide crew and commander with a robust surveillance and threat detection capability. GVA compliant, native digital and analogue variants ensure seamless integration of Trailblazer.
• Improves operations in degraded visibility conditions
• Dual-band: high-performance sensors and optics
• RFEL Video fusion technology maximizes DRI
• Conventional and/or networked video connectivity
• Driver and local situational awareness channels
• Extra wide-angle options
1:1 models of the Oerlikon Revolver Gun and Oerlikon Skyranger 30
• The Oerlikon Skyranger 30 belongs to Rheinmetall’s Skyranger Air Defence system series, designed for mobile defense against all present and future aerial threats on the battlefield. The Skyranger merges formidable firepower, both active and passive sensors, and dynamic capabilities required to engage the most challenging targets performing loiter, pop-up, or dive attacks.
• The Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk 3 serves as a key element of the Oerlikon Skynex Short Range Air Defence System. With its open and modular architecture, the Skynex Air Defence System establishes new benchmarks in flexibility and scalability. The Oerlikon Skymaster® Battle Management System is the command node and focal point of the system.
Integrated Soldier Systems
• Integrated Soldier System (ISS) capabilities ensure prolonged effectiveness and enhanced functionality for ground troops.
• Rheinmetall offers a technological advantage over adversaries through the provision of a world-leading ISS.
• Rheinmetall guarantees global competency and decades of expertise in delivering top-notch Integrated Soldier Systems to design, support, and sustain the Commonwealth’s Australian Integrated Soldier System Solution,
• Since 2006, Rheinmetall has provided comprehensive ISS support to global clientele, including overseeing the integration of new technologies through the German Bundeswehr Future Soldier (IdZ-ES) initiative.
