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Patria takes part in the international defence exhibition IDEX being held in the United Arab Emirates on 22.-26. February 2015. The venue is the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Patria’s and Millog’s stand is on exhibition lot CP-256.
Visitors to the exhibition can see Patria AMV armoured wheeled vehicle and Patria Nemo training simulator. Millog presents its optronic products, like image intensifiers, vehicles’ thermal imager systems and target acquisition system Millog LISA.
The market leader of modern 8×8 armoured wheeled vehicles on view
At the exhibition stand the key export product Patria AMV, the market leader among 8×8 armoured wheeled vehicles, is highlighted. Patria’s specialists will provide interesting details and information about the vehicles features.
Patria AMV is currently contracted by seven customer countries, among others by the Finnish, Polish and Swedish Defence Forces, and it has been fielded in ISAF operations since the year 2007. AMV products are under continuous development and are fitted with the latest technology.
See the new features of Patria Nemo training simulator
Patria Nemo training simulator has been developed further. IDEX is the first time that the Instructor/Operator Station (IOS) used for student monitoring and exercise management is on display at an exhibition. Moreover the simulator concept is now available also with a Loader’s Training Station (LTS) enabling loading procedures to be trained on simulated loading device and ammunition collecting system. Overall the simulator provides a realistic, virtual training environment for all kinds of fire missions that can be performed with Patria Nemo mortar system. The simulator combines virtual training with actual Nemo hardware and software that is installed in a cabin simulating the Nemo commander’s or gunner’s position in the vehicle. The equipment consists of the hardware and software used in the Nemo system, such as software applications for controlling the turret and firing, control grip, operating panels and displays.
Experience the Millog LISA Target Acquisition System
The Millog LISA Hand-held Target Acquisition System is a monocular thermal imager with capability for
range measurement and target acquisition. At IDEX, the visitors get a chance to test it in a night environment room, specially built for experiencing the features of system.
LISA’s main features are an uncooled thermal imager, optical day channel, eyesafe LRF, digital magnetic compass, GPS, wireless connection, C4I connectivity, and image capture with target information. Being lightweight, accurate, and user-friendly, LISA is designed for use by forward observation squads, infantry, and special units.
Millog is currently delivering LISA target acquisition sensors to The Finnish Defence Forces based on an agreement signed in 2014. The value of the contract is 26.8 million euros.
