Renault Trucks Defense and Thales present a new mobile, integrated command post
Renault Trucks Defense and Thales present a new mobile, integrated command post
Tue, 19/11/2013
This new version of the MIDS vehicle incorporates a mobile system for managing large-scale events and crises.
The new vehicle rounds out Renault Trucks Defense's range and is a close fit with Thales's comprehensive homeland security solution.
Milipol - Paris Nord, Villepinte, Tuesday 19 November 2013 - Renault Trucks Defense (RTD) and Thales are presenting for the first time, the new version of the MIDS tactical command post vehicle, integrating a mobile system for managing large-scale events and crises. The two firms, both leaders in their fields, have joined forces to offer a solution for armoured vehicles designed for forward operations and crisis centres.
This new turnkey packaged solution is designed for public security missions, protection and coordination for urban events, and for crisis management and law enforcement.
The mobile, interconnected command post is equipped with all the systems required to keep track of a tactical picture in real-time, using a suite of communications and command systems (professional mobile radio, LTE or 4G technology, satcom). The vehicle is thus able to centralise information from field units and issue new instructions in real-time. Thanks to its collaborative systems, MIDS can share information with its command centre and higher levels of command as operations proceed.
The vehicle presented at Milipol is equipped with three workstations and two commanding officer stations. It incorporates perimeter videosurveillance subsystems, a mini-UAV and an observation camera. The crew can deploy the mini-UAV to provide visibility one kilometre ahead and collect images in real time. The vehicle is very mobile and well protected, allowing the crew to monitor an event and/or crisis continuously in complete safety. The Battlenet Inside network seamlessly integrates all the systems to bring real-time on-screen information to the vehicle's driver and commander.
Renault Trucks Defense and Thales are long-standing partners. Together, they offer customers packaged solutions combining C4I[1]ready platforms from Renault Trucks Defense and information and command systems from Thales.
Note to editors
The MIDS is a public order vehicle based on the Midlum civil vehicle chassis. More than 50 vehicles have been sold in two countries. Several versions of the vehicle are available for transporting troops or prisoners, or to serve as a command post. The armoured vehicle provides protection against 7.62-mm munitions for a crew of two and 10 police officers. Its 24-m3 compartment is able to carry a large amount of equipment and offers sufficient comfort for long-duration missions. The MIDS comes with a 4x4 or 4x2 driveline and offers excellent urban mobility. It has already been deployed in the field for a number of operations.
About Renault Trucks Defense
Renault Trucks Defense, a benchmark manufacturer for land forces, designs and develops a complete range of armoured vehicles, with the Sherpa . A historic supplier to the French Army, with more than 4,000 VAB armoured personnel carriers in service, Renault Trucks Defense serves more than 65 client countries around the world. Renault Trucks Defense owns several brands worldwide, including ACMAT and Panhard.
Renault Trucks Defense's platforms are built around an open architecture capable of ensuring interoperability of all items of equipment. As equipment technology is constantly evolving, the complete system needs to be upgradable without modifying its basic architecture. This is achieved by selecting proven, open standards to ensure the modularity and scalability of systems integrated on its vehicles while significantly reducing life-cycle costs.
This Battlenet Inside architecture is based on an Ethernet network and on all existing protocols for carrying images, video or voice. In this approach the vehicle is regarded as a mechanical, electrical, electronic and MMI host structure onto which mission kits can be integrated as modules. Networking the mobility platform with these items of equipment enables new collaborative functions to be provided while enhancing the overall effectiveness of the mission system in operations, training and maintenance. With Battlenet Inside, Renault Truck Defense vehicles are C4I ready.
For more information, visit www.renault-trucks-defense.com
About Thales
Thales is a global technology leader in the Aerospace, Transportation and Defence & Security markets. In 2012, the company generated revenues of 14.2 billion with 65,000 employees in 56 countries. With its 25,000 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design, develop and deploy equipment, systems and services that meet the most complex security requirements. Thales has an exceptional international footprint, with operations around the world working with customers and local partners. www.thalesgroup.com
Positioned as a value-added systems integrator, equipment supplier and service provider, Thales is one of Europe's leading players in the security market. Thales's security teams work with government agencies, local authorities and civil operators to develop and deploy integrated, resilient solutions to protect citizens, sensitive data and critical infrastructure.
Thales's homeland security solutions provide security personnel and authorities with a collaborative tool that ensures reliable information is reported up the command chain in real time, thereby enhancing operational effectiveness during public security missions.
Thales's comprehensive homeland security offering comprises 4 separate and independent modules that can be integrated together:
Emergency call handling
Public security intellige
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Renault Trucks Defense and Thales present a new mobile, integrated command post 
