Amstone: Trailblazing Egypt’s Defense Innovations
Amstone, a private enterprise from Egypt, has risen as a significant participant in the defense sector through its groundbreaking offerings and cutting-edge security and military consultancy and services. This strategic initiative meshes with the company’s goals to bolster national progress and assist the defense and security domain in Egypt.
Amstone pledges to enhance and fortify national capabilities in the domain of defense and security, with a focus on fifth-generation weaponry. The firm aims to accomplish this by fabricating domestically produced Egyptian goods in alliance and collaboration with international corporations.
Hydra B5: A Groundbreaking Unmanned Surface Vessel
Among Amstone’s most impressive accomplishments is the creation of the Hydra B5 unmanned surface vessel (USV), a pioneering innovation aimed at patrol and coastal security operations.
Constructed locally in collaboration with the Cypriot firm Swarmly and the Italian company Leonardo, the Hydra B5 was finalized in under four months. The vessel features state-of-the-art capabilities, which include:
- Payload capacity of 600 kg
- Weight of 1500 kg
- Length of 8.9 meters
- Speed reaching up to 85 knots
- Remote-operated 12.7mm machine gun
- Compact drone for close-range reconnaissance missions
- Ability to be outfitted with Black Scorpion lightweight torpedoes
The Hydra B5 is offered in two variations: one tailored for armed operations and another for suicide missions.
H12 Poseidon: An Outstanding Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Amstone’s innovations are not limited to the Hydra B5 USV; they also extend to the H12 Poseidon unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This UAV showcases remarkable capabilities, which include:
- Operational range exceeding 150 km
- Capacity to operate in challenging conditions, including the ability to counteract jamming and interference on GNSS satellite navigation systems or function under extreme weather situations
- Electro-optical thermal reconnaissance systems for a variety of surveillance tasks
Amstone’s Dedication to Defense and Security
Amstone’s achievements in producing a diverse array of advanced weaponry and ammunition within a brief timeframe underscore the company’s commitment to nurturing and enhancing Egypt’s defense and security capabilities. These milestones serve as a testament to Amstone’s dedication to innovation and its role in attaining a leadership position within the defense sector.
