German Army Receives 127 Counter-IED Unmanned Ground Vehicles 

Teledyne FLIR Defense’s PackBot robot offers enhanced communications, a tablet-based controller, and a common architecture that allows users to quickly connect cameras and other attachments to suit mission needs By DA Staff / 16 Jun 2022

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Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced at Eurosatory 2022 that it is delivering 127 PackBot 525 Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to the German Army, with final shipments expected to occur in July 2022. 

The contract award and deliveries were facilitated through Teledyne FLIR’s partner, European Logistic Partners (ELP) of Wuppertal, Germany.

The Teledyne FLIR PackBot 525 is the most advanced model of the company’s signature ground robot, used by US and international defense forces since 2001. Deployed in combat zones across the world, the rugged, 27 kg PackBot keeps operators safe while conducting tasks such as bomb disposal, close-in surveillance, and situations involving hostages or hazardous materials. 

Employed in 57 countries, PackBots have helped defeat more than 70,000 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The advanced UGV offers enhanced communications, a tablet-based controller, and a common architecture that allows users to quickly connect cameras and other attachments to suit different mission needs. Among its many features, PackBot accepts a wide variety of sensors to detect chemical, biological and nerve agents, radiation levels, and explosives.

“This new delivery of unmanned assets will give Germany’s soldiers more than a hundred versatile UGVs, with upgraded features and technology to keep them from harm during dangerous missions,” said Tom Frost, general manager of Unmanned Ground Systems at Teledyne FLIR Defense. “PackBot is the world’s most trusted counter-IED robot, and this latest shipment adds to the German Army’s inventory of Teledyne FLIR unmanned ground vehicles. We’re proud to work with ELP and deepen our long-standing relationship with the German Army during this crucial and challenging time for European security.”

“We are pleased to work with Teledyne FLIR to provide the best solutions to the German Army,” said Simon Weiss, managing director at ELP. “Communication, coordination, and teamwork have been essential in making sure the program becomes the success it is today. These ground robots are vital to future security efforts within and outside of Germany.”

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