Drive module designed and manufactured by Supacat for Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)
BAE SYSTEMS launched the ATLASTM Collaborative Combat Variant (CCV) platform at Landforces 2024, Melbourne, Australia today, featuring a drive module developed by Supacat on the back of its high mobility, high payload HMT vehicle.
The ATLAS drive module has been developed by Supacat to BAE SYSTEMS specifications for the innovative ATLAS platform. BAE SYSTEMS chose Supacat to develop the drive module, based on the existing HMT platform, to maximise the commonality of supply chain and support offered by Supacat and minimising the developmental risk, given the commonality of platforms.
The ATLAS CCV has been optimised for high levels of autonomy, providing both on-road and off-road mobility that aligns with crewed counterparts, including infantry fighting vehicles and main battle tanks. The intent was to develop a vehicle effectively utilising existing, proven technologies, delivering a cost-effective capability that is adaptable to varied missions and can be easily re-rolled in response to emerging technologies and threats. Its ease of deployability, speed, and mobility allow it to operate alongside existing armoured vehicles, functioning as an actual combat counterpart for the defence force.
The choice of Supacat as the preferred developer of the drive module, recognises its world class capabilities in developing high mobility, high payload drive systems and its agility and responsiveness in the rapid development of new and innovative products.
Nick Ames, Group CEO, Supacat said: “The ATLAS vehicle offers a best-in-class capability from a best-in-class global team. It has been a privilege to work with BAE Systems on this leading-edge program and to have developed a Supacat drive module based on the world class HMT vehicle technology. This mobility platform integrated with BAE Systems’ Autonomy and Program Management, and Valhalla Turrets capability, has created a unique Unmanned Ground Vehicle. The modern battlefield illustrates that however protected, manned systems remain highly vulnerable and there is a strong need for unmanned platforms as a result. This is an exciting step in that direction and Supacat is proud to have contributed so significantly to this very exciting program.”
Photograph from right to left: Mick Halloran Non-Executive Director (SPL), Joe Wilcox Project Director (SL), Nick Ames CEO (Global) and Bruce Tait Managing Director (SPL)
About Supacat
Supacat is the world’s leading specialist in the design and development of high mobility, high payload Defence vehicles with over 1000 specialist, battle-proven vehicles delivered into service globally. Part of SC Group, it is an innovative engineering and design company providing global, defence focused products and services, with offices in the UK and Australia.
Supacat was established in Australia in 2012 and has rapidly grown as a Compact Prime, delivering development, acquisition and support programs to the Commonwealth and partnering with global defence primes to develop niche capability. Supacat specialises in the design and development of high mobility, high payload vehicles. In addition to its world class mobility products, Supacat provides engineering services to a range of military and civilian customers within Australia, Asia, North America and Europe and has a support network across Australia, providing through life support to various fleets.
For more information on Supacat visit: supacat.com.au
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