Iveco
Defence Vehicles announces that the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation
(NDLO) has agreed to the procurement of a further tranche of 62 Light
Armoured Vehicles (LAV). The LAV, internationally known as the Light Multirole
Vehicle (LMV), is an adaptable, highly mobile vehicle featuring outstanding
protection against mine, IED and ballistic attack, with a focus on delivering
crew survivability.
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order constitutes the fourth LAV procurement by the Norwegian Armed Forces
increasing the total LAV fleet to 170 units. The LAV has already been
extensively fielded by the Norwegian Army in Afghanistan, along with LMVs
from seven other nations operating in the same region.
The new contract includes the Integrated Logistic Support of all current
and future LAVs. The aim is to develop and broaden the co-operation between
Iveco and the NDLO, providing assistance to Iveco vehicles in service
with the Norwegian Armed Forces.
The fourth generation LAV demonstrates the ability of the LMV design to
accommodate a variety of developments which are demanded by the user.
With its new driveline offering a higher performance and a new air filtration
system, the LAV incorporates all the lessons learned from the field, providing
more payload, better performance and higher reliability. The internal
layout of the crew cell has been extensively redesigned to improve crew
ergonomics, and incorporate new seats, a next-generation dashboard and
an upgraded hardtop. These measures have the additional benefit of significantly
increasing the usable internal volume.
A particular demand placed on the new LAV was the requirement to accommodate
extensive GFE, including radio, BMS, intercom and Electronic Counter Measures.
In addition, the LAV will be equipped either with a manual weapon turret
or with a Remote Weapon Station from Kongsberg.
Iveco Defence Vehicles has ensured that the LMV will continue to expand
the roles it can undertake, moving seamlessly into the field of protected
utility vehicles. The ability of the LMV design to accommodate a variety
of requested developments has enabled implementation of a vehicle family
approach, enabling LMV to fulfill a wide variety of roles. At present,
the vehicle is available in a number of different variants, with a range
of different protection levels or none at all. These include the Medevac,
NBC unit, Pick-up, RSTA and SOF.
Whatever its role, the LMV will continue to fulfill its most valued function:
that of transporting its crew quickly and safely on any mission they are
required to undertake.
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