Thales launches export version of the Hawkei at Eurosatory 2014

During Eurosatory 2014, Thales is displaying its new export version of the Hawkei Light Protected Mobility vehicle. The highly innovative, next generation LPM vehicle, designed and
manufactured in Australia, was built with saving lives in mind. Based on the pedigree of the iconic Thales Bushmaster, the Hawkei provides class-leading protection, mobility and payload, while meeting customers' complex operational challenges.
The 7-tonne, 4x4 Hawkei is designed for rapid airmobile deployment. Available in a variety of variants including Command, Reconnaissance, Liaison and Utility, it is a compelling choice for operations with limited point-of-entry options.
The Hawkei has already proven to be a success in Australia, where, in 2013, six Hawkei vehicles were delivered to the Australian Department of Defence under Stage 2 of the
Manufactured and Supported in Australia option of the Land 121 Phase 4 programme. The vehicles, comprising two Command, two Utility and two Reconnaissance variants, plus a trailer, have been subject to an extensive 130,000km testing programme. Following this, the LAND 121 Phase 4 programme now plans to acquire 1,300 Hawkei vehicles next year to replace the current Australian Army Land Rover fleet.
Throughout its development, the Hawkei was always destined to appeal to global markets.
Now available in left-hand drive, international customers can also benefit from the Hawkei capabilities, which are readily configured to meet the specific needs of countries looking to keep their soldiers safe. Furthermore, the vehicle's bolted modular design enables Thales to support technology transfer to countries where industrialisation can be performed at a lower cost, giving
customers the opportunity to develop their own in-country protected mobility capabilities and skills.

[@thales]

#Hawkei European Tour! If you missed it at #Eurosatory2014, your next chance is at DVDshow (UK) and MSPO (Poland) Thales launches export version of the Hawkei at Eurosatory 2014

[@freddiebear9564]

1,100 of these vechicles in Australia's modern and smart army makes me feel confident that our great southern land is secure and safe.

[@aussienscale]

Congratulations Thales Australia, who has just been awarded an A $1.3b contract to supply the Australian Army with 1,100 Hawkei PMV's and 1,000 trailers

[@stephencox4224]

Australia has a Unique Environment to Develop and test All Terrain Vehicles and whilst cost of production can be higher in a Western nation there are other advantages that cannot be quantified merely by financial degrees, Never the less the sensible option is to offset more expensive but highly skilled workforce's by manufacturing High Value rather than Low value products. Australia holds within it's Borders the ability to supply practically any type of terrain imaginable for testing purposes, Bottom line Built Tough to Survive Australia's Harsh conditions and terrain it will survive and more importantly allow survival of those who crew it anywhere in any and all conditions.

[@Primaate]

+Stephen Cox anything built in Aussie, for Aussie, is built to withstand the hottest, wettest and most dusty conditions you'd ever have a vehicle in. Hawkie looks like' the goods fellas!

[@CCPvirus141]

They should definitely try to new truck to the USA. The army has been looking to replace the Humvees for awhile now.

[@rawpotatofella9654]

Noob Americans are too arrogant to accept Aus reliability has now overtaken them, they'll prefer to develop their own and waste lots of money doing so.

[@buda3d2007]

@@rawpotatofella9654 special interest groups in the USA have too much of the military pie, leaving scraps for troops on the ground, its a crime but in the good old USA thats buisness.

[@philipharris6799]

there is a small scale model shown inside the Hawkei where can you get one. is it plastic or metal?

[@roflcopterkklol]

God i hope you boys get contracted to replace the American Humvees

[@66Hellion]

the hawkei is awesome! a massive upgrade for aussie df. i see an annoying flaw in the design though. the rear canopy needs to be cut lower and on an angle and the tire needs to be positioned lower or moved completely so the gunner on top can have 360 line of sight. the canopy/tire block the rear gun view. also if i was designing an assault vehicle id have a armour steel plate that covered the windscreen and mount camera/ night-vision optics and on the inside have a display where the front windscreen was for night ops so you got maximum protection and night-vision driving. and the display could later be upgraded to a combat electronics system similar to the ones in some new tanks so a battle group could interact better and make adjustments to mission plans without having to stop and talk it over or radio each other. i definitely want to get a better look at the hawkei suspension.

[@dmk19731]

+Hellion ....here is a link to that information As you can see in the illustration from the link that I provided, a RWS placed on top of the 'Hawkei' would be sitting higher than the rear canopy and spare tyre, providing 360 degree coverage. The windscreen is ballistic resistant from direct small arms fire up to 20mm (possibly more - 30mm), therefore, no need for the "...armour steel plate for a windscreen....with the inside having a HUD for the driver...", that just adds more complexity and weight for the vehicle. In saying that, the cargo area on the 'Hawkei' would need to be standard across the board to incorporate First Aid, Mechanical Repair Kit, Ammo as well as Food/Water and Fuel rations. The trailers that are being developed to be towed by the 'Hawkei' will be the specialized equipment to fit the mission for the soldier (ISR, C2, Signalling etc).

[@dmk19731]

+Hellion ....here is a link to that information As you can see in the illustration from the link that I provided, a RWS placed on top of the 'Hawkei' would be sitting higher than the rear canopy and spare tyre, providing 360 degree coverage. The windscreen is ballistic resistant from direct small arms fire up to 20mm (possibly more - 30mm), therefore, no need for the "...armour steel plate for a windscreen....with the inside having a HUD for the driver...", that just adds more complexity and weight for the vehicle. In saying that, the cargo area on the 'Hawkei' would need to be standard across the board to incorporate First Aid, Mechanical Repair Kit, Ammo as well as Food/Water and Fuel rations. The trailers that are being developed to be towed by the 'Hawkei' will be the specialized equipment to fit the mission for the soldier (ISR, C2, Signalling etc).

[@wyattfamily8997]

Very good work guys, looks v. capable. Would be interesting to "road test" against a Humvee.

[@YYCRS]

now what does it cost?

[@malekkhelifi5116]

Thales it is nice .... can you demonstrate it in TUNISIA . ...

[@user-rh5cb1yw3s]

Что видно : хороший клиренс , сделаны бронестекла хорошо , а дальше я не понимаю , что то насчёт Австралии

[@alanhughes1262]

SELL THEM TO ARMOUR GUARD better than those ugly truck s more modern looking .

[@willm687]

+Alan Hughes stfu stop commenting the same fucking thing

[@willm687]

+Alan Hughes do yu realise how expensive it will be for a company like armour guard they don't need a vechile like this