Swedish truck maker Scania says that defence customers need solutions that perform in demanding operations and that continue to deliver over time as it prepares to showcase how its modular and hybrid systems and powertrain expertise can be brought together to support the operational availability, flexibility and resilience that defence customers require.
The truck maker’s statement comes as the World continues through a period of worrying instability and international conflicts and on the eve of a major European defence industry trade show, Eurosatory, which opens in Paris next week.
Scania’s head of commercial, Stefano Fedel said that defence customers need solutions that perform in demanding operations and continue to deliver over time.
“At Eurosatory, we will be showing how Scania’s modular system, powertrain expertise and global support capability come together to support operational availability, flexibility and resilience,” said Fedel.
Scania says that Eurosatory has established itself as a benchmark global trade show for defence and security since 1967, bringing together key players from across the international ecosystem.
Scania said that for it the event is a platform to show how proven commercial technology, modularity and support can be adapted to meet defence requirements.
Scania’ points to on of its key launches at Eurosatory, which is a new modular protected cab, developed to combine crew protection, with mobility and operational performance in demanding defence environments.
The company claims the modular protected cab represents a new step in Scania’s defence offering and demonstrates how the company adapts its proven modular vehicle platform to meet evolving operational requirements.
Scania claims its protected cab has been developed for demanding defence operations where crew protection, mobility, ergonomics and operational availability are critical.
it says that the solution combines protection with visibility, driver control and performance in challenging terrain, harsh weather and around-the-clock operations.
The company said that a central part of this year’s display is its hybrid truck, which it claims adds a new dimension to operational flexibility and battlefield power capability.
Scania said that the hybrid solution demonstrates how electrified capability can support both mobility and local power supply in the field.
The manufacturer says that the vehicle can provide silent power generation for external equipment, reducing the need for conventional diesel generators while supporting operational flexibility in environments where infrastructure is limited or unavailable.
“Hybrid technology can bring important operational benefits in defence applications. It can enable silent operation, reduce the need for idling and support battlefield power capability for external systems in the field,” said Scania’s chief technical officer and head of R&D, Sara Forsberg.
Scania says the hybrid vehicle is connected to a research project and will be part of a formal handover ceremony during the Eurosatory Expo
The company claims that performance is measured throughout the lifecycle of the system for defence customers.
Scania claims its Integrated Logistic Support is designed to secure operational availability, reduce lifecycle costs and provide products and services across the entire lifecycle.
It said that this includes supply support, technical documentation, training, support and test equipment, technical support, repair and maintenance services, obsolescence management and configuration management.
Fedel said that Scania combine’s robust products with a global support structure and that for defence customers, which means not only receiving the right vehicle, but having the service, parts, training and technical support needed to keep it operational over time.
“Scania is the preferred partner for many defence organisations across the globe, as we have delivered more than 10,000 trucks and engines for generations, including much needed support functions,” said Fedel.
