DGAP-News: Turkish Army Selects Critical Solutions International's Two-Operator Husky Vehicle As Their Route Clearance Solution
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04.09.2013 18:00
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Introduces Critical Enhancements in the Mine Detection, Interrogation, and
Clearance Capabilities of the Turkish Military
CARROLLTON, Texas, 2013-09-04 18:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Critical Solutions International (CSI) announced today that the Turkish Army
has made a purchase of the two-operator Husky Mark III vehicle to lead its
route clearance patrols and infrastructure security. This is Turkey's first
acquisition of the Husky and represents a critical enhancement in the mine and
Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detection, interrogation, and clearance
capabilities of the Turkish military. The governments of Spain and Australia
have also recently acquired and deployed Husky route clearance vehicles in the
past year, highlighting the increasing international necessity for a robust
solution for the enduring IED threat.
A photo accompanying this release is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=20783
This order includes four Husky vehicles equipped with several mission equipment
packages, including the Fassi M20AL Lightweight Composite Interrogation Arm,
the Rocket Propelled Grenade Net protection system (Q-Net(r)) from QinetiQ-NA,
and a 360* situational awareness camera system jointly developed by CSI and
Torc Robotics. This contract was awarded to IPA Defence of Turkey, the
distributor for CSI and its strategic partner DCD Protected Mobility, a
division of DCD (Pty) Ltd. of South Africa.
Threat Interrogation. Emergence of Semi-Autonomy. Husky Family of Vehicles.
Prompted by the need to combine enhanced detection and interrogation capability
on a single vehicle platform, the Husky MK III landmine and IED detection
vehicle is emerging as family of vehicles and trailers to provide a wide array
of sensors. The addition of a 360* situational camera system to the Husky is
the initial foundation of CSI's planned phased introduction of a
semi-autonomous capability. Husky vehicles have survived more than 7,000 IED
and mine explosions in combat without a single operator blast fatality. The
U.S. Army recognized this life-saving vehicle design with an Innovation of the
Year Award for 2010.
'The threat of IEDs is not going away. The IED is also not limited to recent US
theaters of combat operations and international militaries are increasingly
recognizing the need to have this life-saving advanced detection capability,'
said Mike McCormack, CEO of CSI. 'By selecting the two-operator Husky vehicle,
the Turkish Government has made a significant investment in saving lives and
enhancing the capability of the Turkish Army. The two-operator Husky vehicle,
equipped with the Fassi Interrogation Arm, Q-Net(r) and a 360* camera system
provides the essential technology for threat detection and interrogation and
will help protect the lives of service members and civilians. We are honored
to have been awarded this contract and are looking forward to working with the
Government of Turkey and the Turkish Army.'
About Critical Solutions International (CSI) - CSI is a world leader in the
development, delivery, and service support of blast-protected vehicles with
land mine, improvised explosive device, and unexploded ordinance detection
capability.An essential supplier of the U.S. countermine and humanitarian
demining community, CSI's products lead the way in the safe detection and
identification of hidden threats. For more information about CSI, please visit
www.c-s-i.com.
About DCD Protected Mobility - DCD Protected Mobility is a global leader in the
design, manufacture and support of special purpose tactical wheeled vehicles,
providing innovative and sustainable combat proven landward protected mobility
products and solutions, through international partnerships, benefiting all
stake-holders. Please visit www.dcd.co.za.
About IPA Defence Systems - IPA Defence aims to achieve a global competitive
position in the defense industry sector, was established in 2009 and upon
signing successful agreements with globally leading brands in the defense
sector, has gained an important place in the European defense industry. They
continue to provide services in the fields of optical systems, network-video,
mine searching and detection GPR, manned and unmanned aerial vehicles, armored
vehicle systems, firearms, ballistic protection, and ammunition. Please visit
www.ipadefence.com.
CONTACT: Press Contact
David Costello
Tel: 617.875.2492
david.costello(at)c-s-i.com
www.c-s-i.com
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