Marauder Patrol Paramount Group makes it debut in Middle East defence exhibition IDEX 2013 1702138

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IDEX 2013
Tri-Service defence exhibition
17 - 21 February 2013
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
 
Paramount Group Marauder Patrol vehicle at IDEX 2013
 
 
Sunday, February 17, 2013, 07:55 PM
 
Marauder Patrol of Paramount Group makes it debut in Middle East at defence exhibition IDEX 2013
Africa’s largest privately owned defence and aerospace company, Paramount Group demonstrates its world-leading selection of innovative defence solutions at IDEX 2013,in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In the latest development of the South African Company, Paramount Group presents for the first time in the Middle East its new patrol vehicle, the Marauder.
     
Africa’s largest privately owned defence and aerospace company, Paramount Group demonstrates its world-leading selection of innovative defence solutions at IDEX 2013,in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In the latest development of the South African Company, Paramount Group presents for the first time in the Middle East its new patrol vehicle, the Marauder.
     
Ivor Ichikowitz, Executive Chairman of Paramount Group, said:

“The Middle East is a key region for Paramount Group. A lot has happened in the region since IDEX 2011, the Arab Spring and the war in Syria have dominated the international headlines in 2012 and there are still a myriad of challenging security issues in the region.

“The Marauder Patrol, which is exhibited in the region for the first time at IDEX 2013, is particularly well suited to police and special forces that require an agile and quick response vehicle for use in tough environments and protection from grenades and AK-47 rounds.", said Ivor Ichikowitz.

The Marauder is an extremely flexible and agile battlefield tool with outstanding mine and ballistic protection. It accommodates a crew of 2 in the front plus 8 fully equipped soldiers in the rear. Marauder can be configured as a simple armoured personnel carrier or as an effective wheeled combat vehicle by the addition of appropriate weapon systems, making it ideal for conventional and non-conventional missions.

The Marauder is rugged, robust and offers outstanding cross-country agility. With reserves of power in hand it is able to cross all types of terrain at speed. It can be airlifted (C130 and Chinook) with little preparation and provides excellent strategic mobility.

Designed to handle up to 4,500kg payload, the Marauder offers outstanding flexibility in the choice of weapons and mission specific equipment. With the ability to carry extra fuel tanks, water and combat supplies it can be deployed for long-range patrol or quick reaction force operations. Day/Night vision devices and extra sensors can be fitted to provide 24/7 operability.