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Lithuania Will Get An Ammunition Factory!?

Everyone’s talking about defence and geopolitics these days. One thing I’ve seen a few Lithuanians discuss in the comments section of my videos is the need for the country to develop its own defence industries. Not only will it allow the country to keep more of its military spending inside the country, but it will no doubt also help to ensure Lithuanian and allied forces are well-stocked to deter Russian aggression.

P.S. Since the West, especially the United States, failed miserably by not being able to supply ammunition and modern weapons to the Ukrainian army according to battlefield demands, the countries of the Baltic region and Eastern Europe as a whole should think about more active development of their modern indigenous military industry...

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Rheinmetall AG Rejigs Supervisory Board with Renowned Experts

Rheinmetall appoints Dr. Sabina Jeschke, Sigmar Gabriel to Supervisory Board:  Düsseldorf, Germany – December 5, 2024 – Rheinmetall AG, a leading global provider of innovative systems and solutions for security and mobility, today announced significant changes to its supervisory board. Prof. Dr. Sabina Jeschke, a prominent figure in the fields of artificial intelligence and digitalization, and…

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To: STCOM Sealth Puget From: COMGEN Melissa Hazen Sealth, trothkin, the Skobel engineers have finally finished the fitting out of your machine. The upgrades are... substantial. Look them over. And then, if you would, join me and some others for a night out, quiaff? I wish to get to know you better. We will be fighting alongside each other, after all.

BattleMech Technical Readout Name/Model: Orca 'Sealth' OC-1Xb Designer: Frogblast Source(s): Custom Mordel.Net Units Technology: Inner Sphere (Mixed) Technology Rating: F Tonnage: 200 Role: Sniper Configuration: Superheavy Biped BattleMech Era/Year: Dark Age / 3150 Rules (Current): Experimental (Extinct) Rules (Era): Experimental Rules (Year): Experimental (Extinct) Total Cost: 107,450,500 C-Bills Battle Value: 4,435 Chassis: Skobel Endo-Composite Endo-Composite Power Plant: Skobel SH-4K 400 XL Walking Speed: 21.6 kph Maximum Speed: 32.4 kph Jump Jets: None Jump Capacity: None Armor: Skobel SH-FF Plate Ferro-Fibrous with CASE II Armament: 2 ExoStar Balefire (Clantech) ER PPCs (C) 1 Rheinmetall PzH 3050 Long Tom Artillery Cannon (C) 1 Baal Defense Hellstorm 40CX LRM 20 w/ Artemis V FCS (C) 1 ExoStar Pinnacle (Clantech) ER Large Laser (C) 1 Krupp Sturmfeuer Light Gauss Rifle 1 Baal Defense Quad-Aught 6400 SRM 6 w/ Artemis V FCS (C) 1 Baal Defense Inferno Shield 2000CX Laser Anti-Missile System (C) 1 Baal Defense Silverfang 120X Small X-Pulse Laser Manufacturer: Skobel MechWorks Primary Factory: Yakima Proving Grounds, Terra Communications: GarbleTalker X with Nova CEWS Targeting & Tracking: Nokia 33100 with Advanced Targeting Computer ================================================================================================ Equipment Mass Internal Structure: Endo-Composite (C) 30.00 Engine: 400 XL (C) 26.50 Walking MP: 2 Running MP: 3 Jumping MP: 0 Heat Sinks (Double): 20 40 10.00 Gyro: Superheavy 8.00 Cockpit: Superheavy 4.00 Armor Factor: 600 31.50 Type: Ferro-Fibrous (C) Internal Armor Structure Value Head: 4 12 Center Torso: 60 96 Center Torso (rear): 24 R/L Torso: 42 68 R/L Torso (rear): 16 R/L Arm: 33 66 R/L Leg: 42 84 ================================================================================================ Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage Nova CEWS (C) H 1 1.50 SRM 6 w/ Artemis V FCS (C) CT 1 1.50 Small X-Pulse Laser CT 1 1.00 Targeting Computer (C) CT 6 6.00 CASE II (C) RT 1 0.50 Communications Equipment (4 tons) (C) RT 2 4.00 ER PPC w/ Capacitor (C) RT 2 7.00 Laser Anti-Missile System (C) RT 1 1.00 Long Tom Artillery Cannon (Ammo 30) (C) RT 3 6.00 CASE II (C) LT 1 0.50 ER PPC w/ Capacitor (C) LT 2 7.00 LRM 20 w/ Artemis V FCS (C) LT 2 5.00 LRM 20 (Ammo 18) (C) LT 2 3.00 Light Gauss Rifle (Ammo 32) LT 1 2.00 SRM 6 (Ammo 30) Artemis V LT 1 2.00 Long Tom Artillery Cannon (C) RA 8 20.00 CASE II (C) LA 1 0.50 ER Large Laser w/ Insulator (C) LA 2 4.50 Light Gauss Rifle LA 3 12.00 Note: Equipped with RISC Heat Sink Override Kit ================================================================================================ Alpha Strike Statistics Point Value (PV): 94 TP: BM, SZ: 4, TMM: 0, MV: 4" Damage: (S) 4 / (M) 4 / (L) 3, OV: 4 Armor (A): 20, Structure (S): 10 Specials: AMS, ARTLTC-1, CASEII, ECM, IF1, LG, MHQ5, NOVA, OVL, PRB, RCN The OC-1Xb Orca 'Sealth' is subject to the following Design Quirks: Accurate Weapon (Long Tom Cannon) Combat Computer Distracting Fast Reload (Long Tom Cannon) Improved Cooling Jacket (ER Large Laser) Improved Communications Improved Sensors Improved Targeting (Long) Multi-Trac

A Long Tom attached to a Battlemech? Most intriguing...I do believe Tolkitai will get much use out of that.

It also pleases me to see the all important small laser for close-in support. If there is one thing I have learned, it is never to underestimate what one single laser in the right place can do. This steed will serve us well. My thanks. ...in truth I would not say no to a meal. I have been having the oddest craving for salmon sushi recently.

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2024 / 09

Aperçu of the Week:

"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without."

(Siddhārtha Gautama, Indian wisdom teacher and founder of religion)

Bad News of the Week:

Various military scandals are currently rocking Germany. On the one hand, Russian (state) media have published a recording of a confidential conversation between senior air force officers that has been intercepted. And at a sensitive time. It concerns Taurus cruise missiles, which Ukraine desperately wants and which the German government, in particular Chancellor Olaf Scholz, is refusing. His official reason: German personnel were needed on site to ensure the weapon's functionality and, above all, its target settings. And Germany would therefore be a "direct participant in the war". This is precisely what the air force contradicts in this conversation, which was intended to coordinate a briefing on this topic for Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.

Was Scholz just misinformed or did he deliberately give a false reason and hope that nobody would find out? The former would be amateurish, the latter an unworthy political spectacle - and both are out of the question. The fact that the Federal Chancellor also revealed in the same context that the US and British military were already active in Ukraine is just as questionable and raises the same questions. Scholz is often accused of communicating too little. In these cases, less would have been more.

The circumstances of this confidential conversation are also alarming. It appears that the conversation was actually a WebEx meeting to which an unknown (apparently Russian) participant had dialed in. Just like that. And nobody noticed. I was fully aware that cyber espionage is dominated by the Russians. And that Germany is lagging behind in pretty much every aspect of digitalization. But the fact that it seems to be so easy to obtain secret military information should really only be a bad joke. It will be interesting to see what other recordings of confidential conversations the Kremlin still has in the drawer. And when and with what ulterior motives they will be released to the (western) public.

And on the other hand, in the last few days, an investigative team has brought to light an arms deal that fell through ten years ago. In a deal worth billions, the German armaments company Rheinmetall would have built state-of-the-art combat training centers in Russia to train Russian soldiers. Excuse me? You need to know that no German arms manufacturer is allowed to deliver abroad (outside NATO) without the approval of the German government. This has always been a source of debate in the case of Leopard II tanks for Saudi Arabia, for example. And the conservative-liberal coalition in power at the time (yes: Angela Merkel) had actually approved the Russia deal. Excuse me? When Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, Sigmar Gabriel, the then Social Democrat Minister of Economic Affairs, fortunately pulled the ripcord. Whereupon Rheinmetall actually wanted to sue the federal government for lost profits. Since then, the issue has been on ice.

Both scandals show one thing very clearly: Defense is not a normal business and weapons are not just any export goods. This goes hand in hand with an immense responsibility. After all, human lives are at stake - protecting the lives of one's own population and killing (at least) the soldiers of another population. Apparently, not everyone involved is aware of this fundamental importance. Otherwise they would not treat it so lightly.

Good News of the Week:

Addison Mitchell McConnell Jr. ("Junior" - really?) will be history. Finally. In the dawn of his political career, the 82-year-old turtle from Capitol hill has shown astonishing wisdom of age - for example, "There is no doubt, none, that former President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the storming of the Capitol" - but that does not change the overall balance of his political life's work. Which, from a European perspective, is questionable to say the least.

In my memory, the long-time leader of the Republican caucus in the US Senate stands for one thing above all: rejection. Holding China accountable for human rights violations? Rejected. Allowing the Democrats' social programs? Rejected. Reappoint judges if you can't nominate them yourself (over 1,000 times!)? Rejected. Not only favor the super-rich in tax reforms? Rejected. And so on...

So now Mitch McConnell has announced that he "only" wants to be a simple senator after the next presidential election. Well. Anyone remember his cognitive failures in several press conferences when he simply freezed? Like his Democratic opponent Nancy Patricia D'Alesandro Pelosi (who is two years older), McConnell is an argument for the urgent need for an age limit for full-time politicians. But that argument obviously doesn't apply to the top job either...

PS: The above criticism of Donald Jessica Trump came just minutes after the Republican caucus under his leadership acquitted him in his second impeachment trial precisely because of the storming of the Capitol. So much for consistency. But never mind: he's gone. And that's good.

Personal happy moment of the week:

My daughter has a student job in addition to her studies in political science and communications and her involvement in the student organization. The money for the 37th pair of sneakers has to come from somewhere. She currently works in the political department of a leading social media agency. She had doubts at first. Whether she would be able to meet the requirements. And whether the job would meet her expectations. Both seem to be working out. At the weekend, she was praised for her performance by both her agency and its clients. As if she wasn't just an inexperienced young student who didn't need to be taken seriously. But a fully-fledged contributor in the department. Her contract was also extended. Including a pay rise - just one euro, but it's all about the symbolism. After her social year in a kindergarten, this is the second time she has scored points in a job. That makes a clean 100%. And a very proud dad.

I couldn't care less...

...that there will be strikes on our national rail company again. Company co-determination in all its glory - but the behavior of this union (of train drivers) seems increasingly unprofessional. And anything but solution-oriented.

It's fine with me...

...that when setting hashtags, the first suggestion for Donald is still Duck - and not Trump.

As I write this...

...I still have to empty half the cellar. Because one of the many difficult-to-understand regulations in Germany apparently requires a gas meter to be replaced every eight years. And it's in the worst possible place in our house. Thank you, bureaucracy!

Post Scriptum

Even if AfD & Co. don't want to admit it in their general xenophobia, the German labor market would no longer be able to function without immigrants and their children. According to the Federal Statistical Office, for example, nothing would work in cleaning professions with 60%, in gastronomy with 46% or in construction with 38% of the workforce having foreign roots.

The fact that the general proportion on the labor market is then only just under 25% is explained by the dominance of these - with the exception of medical professions - rather low-skilled occupations. For example, the proportion of apprenticeships is only 11%. The proportion is even lower for government occupations. Here, citizens with a migration background still play a very small role, with less than 6% in the police and judiciary.

Demographic change and the imminent retirement of the baby boomers are exacerbating the situation on the labor market. The shortage of skilled workers is already seen as a key risk for Germany as a business location. Society also has a role to play here. After all, together with the difficult German language and excessive bureaucracy, the widespread lack of a welcoming culture is the main reason why very few people consider Germany to be an attractive destination.

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"Quite possibly, Biden and Scholz may also have discussed what to do when the wisdom of all military experts, trivial enough, can no longer be kept secret: that a ground war can ultimately be won only on the ground. At this point, the question will have to be addressed of how to replace the many dead, wounded or missing-in-action Ukrainian soldiers. Might this possibly be the hour of a ‘European army’, trained by the Bundeswehr and equipped at German expense with quality products from Rheinmetall and others? Volunteers might be recruited from Eastern European countries or among would-be immigrants from elsewhere, with European citizenship available after service, along the lines of the first European army, the multinational Roman legions. Commanders on the battlefield, indispensable even in an age of artificial intelligence, could then have two passports, one of them Ukrainian or ‘European’. Other ways could be found to involve Germany in the war, short of a return to compulsory military service; as the Ukrainians, according to von der Leyen, are freely giving their lives for our ‘values’, there would be no need for Germany to reinstate the draft at the risk of forfeiting popular support. Although one never knows." - Wolfgang Streeck

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Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman sign agreement to manufacture F-35 core fuselages in Germany

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 02/17/23 - 14:00 in Military

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman signed a letter of intent with Rheinmetall AG as a promising strategic source of supply for the F-35 central fuselage in Germany.

This potential partnership would establish a second integrated assembly line of the central fuselage (IAL) of the F-35 in Germany, expanding the significant role that European industry plays in the F-35 program.

“Lockheed Martin has been a committed partner with Germany for more than 50 years. The F-35 program will continue to strengthen our strategic partnerships with key industry partners in the coming years," said Mike Shoemaker, Vice President of F-35 Customer Programs at Lockheed Martin. "The production of the central fuselage of the F-35 in Germany will be vital to meet the growing global demand for F-35s, which play a vital role in the security of the 21st century."

Northrop Grumman is the main partner of the Lockheed Martin F-35 program. In addition to manufacturing the central jet fuselage and wing coatings, the company is also responsible for the development, production and maintenance of sensor, avian and aircraft systems and training software.

"The central fuselage IAL is recognized as a state-of-the-art installation supported by Northrop Grumman's unique technologies, combining automation with our experience in aerospace tools," said Glenn Masukawa, vice president and manager of Northrop Grumman's F-35 program. "The involvement with Rheinmetall demonstrates our commitment to collaborate with international partners to manufacture advanced aircraft."

The F-35 program continues to develop these partnerships, using companies with the right technical capabilities. The German industry has contributed to the F-35 program since its inception in 2001. Lockheed Martin continues to actively explore additional opportunities for industrial participation that will allow partnerships throughout the German industry and create jobs in the manufacture, maintenance, training, research and development of 5th generation fighter aircraft.

Cooperation with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman in the F-35 program highlights the importance of Rheinmetall for national security policy and will bring essential capabilities to Germany. Rheinmetall can contribute its experience as an integrated technology group in the production of complex components and as an aviation certified company for cooperation.

"The long-standing partnership between Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall, as well as the very close ties that have existed for decades between the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) and our company, lead to a genuine transfer of know-how to Germany as a localized industry," said Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG. "In addition, this configuration contributes significantly to minimizing risk, bringing national partners who are involved in a proven way."

To date, the F-35 operates from 37 bases and ships around the world, with nine nations operating F-35s on its territory. There are more than 890 F-35s in service today, with more than 1,890 pilots and 13,570 maintainers trained in the aircraft.

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Fernando Valduga

Fernando Valduga

Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. He has works published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. He uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

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Smart Weapons Market Size, Share, Competition and Growth Drivers by 2032

The global smart weapons market size is expected to experience significant growth by reaching USD 45.24 billion by 2032 while exhibiting a CAGR of 10.61% between 2024 and 2032. According to the information published by Fortune Business Insights in its latest report, titled, “Smart Weapons Market, 2024-2032.”, the market stood at USD 20.20 billion in 2024 and is likely to gain momentum in the forthcoming years. This is attributable to the increasing adoption of network enabled weapons and the growing demand for precision weapons across the globe.

Informational Source:

Although the global pandemic has led to an unprecedented loss, the defense sector is slowly picking up the pace by adhering to the stringent regulations of social distancing imposed by the government agencies and the resumption of sensitive operational drills. The increasing focus on upgrading the military by countries globally is likely to favor the growth of the market in the near future.

Market Segmentation:

Based on product, the global market for smart weapons is divided into Missiles, Munitions, Guided Projectile, Guided Rocket, and Directed Energy Weapons. On the basis of platform, the market is segregated into Air, Land, and Naval. Based on technology, the market is categorized into Laser Guidance, Infrared Guidance, Radar Guidance, Satellite Guidance, and Others. Lastly, on the basis of region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World.

What does the Report Include?

The global market for smart weapons report includes in-depth analysis of several factors such as the key drivers and restraints that will impact growth. Additionally, the report provides insights into the regional analysis that covers different regions, which are contributing to the growth of the market. It includes the competitive landscape that involves the leading companies and the adoption of strategies by them to introduce new products, announce partnerships, and collaboration that will further contribute to the market growth in the forthcoming years. Moreover, the research analyst has adopted several research methodologies to obtain information about the current trends and industry developments that will drive the market growth during the forecast period.

List of the Companies Profiled in the Global Market:

BAE Systems (The U.K)

Lockheed Martin Corporation (The U.S.)

Thales Group (France)

Northrop Grumman Corporation (The U.S.)

General Dynamics Corporation (The U.S.)

Raytheon Company, a Raytheon Technologies company (The U.S.)

MBDA (France)

Boeing (The U.S.)

Textron Inc. (The U.S.)

Rheinmetall AG (Germany)

DRIVING FACTORS

Increasing Demand for Precision Weapons to Promote Growth

The increasing number of cross border issues and the rising geopolitical conflicts has propelled the countries globally to modernize their defense systems. According to the United Nations, there were several skirmishes involving countries such as Iran-US hostility, escalation in Arab World due to Syrian War, India-China border conflict, and Saudi Arabia-Yemen conflicts, among others. Therefore, the growing external threats have propelled the demand for smart precision weapons across the globe. Moreover, the increasing adoption of network enabled weapons that possess the ability to track and engage a target at an astonishingly brisk pace is expected to contribute to the global smart weapons market growth during the forecast period.

Further Report Findings:

North America is expected to remain dominant and hold the largest global smart weapons market share during the forecast period. This dominance is attributable to the growing number of military modernization programs in countries such as the U.S. in the region. North America stood at USD 5.79 billion in 2020.

The market in Europe is expected to showcase substantial growth backed by the presence of prominent companies such as BAE Systems, Thales Group, and Rheinmetall AG. In September 2019, BAE Systems signed a contract with the U.S. and nine other countries to provide a semi-guided missile weapons system. The contract that runs till 2025 is expected to be worth USD 2,680 million. Moreover, this is likely to boost the company’s position in the global market for smart weapons between 2021 and 2028.

Based on product, the missiles segment is projected to experience exponential growth in the forthcoming years. This is ascribable to factors such as the surging demand for advanced guided missiles across the defense sector worldwide.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Contract Signing by Eminent Companies to Intensify Industry Competition

The market is fragmented by the presence of major companies that are striving to maintain their presence by signing lucrative contracts with government agencies and other companies in a bid to expand their advanced smart weapons portfolio. Moreover, other key players are adopting strategies such as the introduction of new products, facility expansion, and collaboration that will bode well for the market growth in the forthcoming years.

Industry Development:

February 2021 – Lockheed Martin Corporation secured a contract from the U.S. Navy and Air Force that involves the deployment of LRASM, an anti-ship, precision-guided standoff missile. According to the company, the contract is worth USD 414 million and is expected to strengthen its position in the global market.

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The anti-drone market in Germany is expected to grow at a CAGR of 26.8% during the forecast period.

The anti-drone market in Germany has experienced robust growth, fueled by a combination of government initiatives, private sector innovation, and rising concerns about drone misuse. The country invests heavily in technologies to detect, intercept, and neutralize unauthorized drones. Airports, critical infrastructure, and events with large public gatherings are particularly vulnerable to drone-related incidents, driving demand for technologically advanced counter-drone solutions. For instance, In June 2024, Rheinmetall and MBDA signed an agreement to integrate small anti-drone missiles into the Skyranger 30 and other military platforms. They signed a corresponding Letter of Intent (LOI) at ILA 2024.

Drones disrupting airport operations, spying on sensitive installations, or being used for illegal activities, including smuggling, have become alarmingly common. This has underscored the need for advanced technologies to detect and mitigate threats in real-time. Solutions incorporating radar, radiofrequency (RF) detection, and AI-powered analytics are already being deployed. At the same time, emerging technologies such as directed energy weapons (DEWs) and machine learning-enhanced systems elevate capabilities further. In July 2024, the German Army presented its Puma S1 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), currently in service, equipped with an innovative counter-drone (C-UAS) system, DedroneSensor RF-300, which is designed to detect, classify, and locate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and their remote-control signals passively.

As technologies such as 5G networks and quantum computing advance, they are expected to enhance the precision and effectiveness of counter-drone systems. Integrating AI and machine learning will also enable predictive threat analysis, ensuring faster and more accurate responses. Regulatory measures, including restrictions on drone operations near critical infrastructure and enhanced penalties for illegal drone use, have provided a strong foundation for market growth. Public-private partnerships have also proven instrumental. Companies including Diehl Defence, Rheinmetall AG, and HENSOLDT collaborate with government bodies to refine and deploy state-of-the-art counter-drone systems. By September 2021, German authorities had successfully tested an anti-drone system designed to safeguard restricted airport airspaces. The system, part of the Falke Project, was tested near Hamburg Airport and utilizes a combination of artificial intelligence (AI), integrated sensors, and simple yet effective technologies. Ground-based units detect unauthorized drones entering restricted zones around airports and interface with surveillance systems used by various facility stakeholders, allowing real-time location tracking of intruding drones.

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Regulatory complexities surrounding the use of anti-drone technologies, such as jamming devices, often create hurdles for deployment. Moreover, the high costs associated with developing and implementing advanced anti-drone solutions can discourage smaller businesses and municipalities from adopting these systems.

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United against drone threat: Rheinmetall, Anduril to build advanced anti-drone system

United against drone threat: Rheinmetall-Anduril to build advanced anti-drone weapon

Rheinmetall-Anduril to build Europe’s most advanced C-UAS: In a move to combat the growing threat of drone warfare, German defense company Rheinmetall and American defense technology firm Anduril Industries announced a partnership at the Eurosatory trade show. Their goal: to develop the most sophisticated Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) defense system specifically for European…

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The German Kiel Institute has published a disturbing, but accurate report on German and European defense.  The report suggests that the overall picture for Germany, Europe and the United States, is grim. The bottom line is that despite all the NATO war talk, NATO (including the United States) is not ready for any conflict with Russia. It also suggests that the pricing of defense equipment is making defense companies rich, but not helping the overall cause of security.

The Kiel Institute was founded in 1914 and is regarded as Germany's leading influential think tank. In September, the Institute produced a study called "Fit for war in decades: Europe's and Germany's slow rearmament vis a vis Russia." The study is very important: it points out how unprepared Germany and other European countries are should Russia attack them.  It tells a sad tale about how overpriced and insufficient is European, specifically German, defense manufacturing.  Caracal Air Assault Vehicle

A great example is a German Air Assault vehicle called Caracal.  A Caracal is a kind of wild cat found in Africa, Pakistan, the Middle East,  and parts of India.  The German vehicle, which is an unarmored gussied-up jeep based on a Mercedes G class chassis, was put together by Rheinmetall, Mercedes-Benz AG and ACS Armored Car Systems GmbH.

The Caracal has no armor on its sides (which are open). A little more than 3,000 of these vehicles were provided to Ukraine at a cost of € 1.9 billion, which works out to a unit price of €620,000. You could bolt an antitank gun or machine gun on a 4 wheel drive commercial jeep for less than $35,000 per copy.  (And since Ukraine has no airlift capability, an air assault vehicle dropped onto the battlefield is a non-starter.)  The Euro is currently valued compared to the dollar at $1.08.

An equally appalling example is 30mm ammunition for the German Puma.  The Puma is an infantry fighting vehicle. The Puma costs a staggering $5.3 million each!  But get this, the 30mm ammunition for the Puma comes to around €1,000 per shot!  Puma can fire up to 600 rounds per minute.  That compares to a US 30mm High Explosive Dual Purpose round (more specialized than a run of the mill bullet) at $100.  So German 30mm ammunition is ten times more expensive than from the US.

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Global 30mm Medium Caliber Market

The Global 30mm Medium Caliber Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 1.29% from USD 1 billion in 2023 to USD 1.15 billion in 2030 during the forecast period from 2025 to 2030.

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Key factors influencing this market include:

Defense Budgets: Government spending on defense and military upgrades significantly impacts the market. Increased defense budgets often lead to higher demand for medium caliber ammunition.

Geopolitical Tensions: Rising geopolitical tensions can drive demand for advanced weaponry and ammunition, including 30mm calibers, for defense and security purposes.

Technological Advancements: Innovations in ammunition technology, such as improved precision and lethality, contribute to market growth.

Military Modernization: Many countries are modernizing their armed forces, which includes upgrading weapon systems that use 30mm ammunition.

Regional Conflicts: Ongoing regional conflicts and military operations can increase the need for medium caliber ammunition.

The key players of the Global 30mm Medium Caliber Market are Denel PMP, BAE Systems, CBC Defense, Munitions India Limited, Elbit Systems Land, KNDS NV, MSM Group SRO, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Nammo AS, Northrop Grumman, Rheinmetall AG, Nexter Group, Ruag Group, Arcon Partners Ltd., Arsenal, and others.

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Véhicules blindés, Prévisions de la Taille du Marché Mondial, Classement et Part de Marché des 20 Premières Entreprises

Selon le nouveau rapport d'étude de marché “Rapport sur le marché mondial de Véhicules blindés 2024-2030”, publié par QYResearch, la taille du marché mondial de Véhicules blindés devrait atteindre 28360 millions de dollars d'ici 2030, à un TCAC de 4,8% au cours de la période de prévision.

Figure 1. Taille du marché mondial de Véhicules blindés (en millions de dollars américains), 2019-2030

Selon QYResearch, les principaux fabricants mondiaux de Véhicules blindés comprennent General Dynamics, BAE Systems, Rheinmetall, China North Industrial, Oshkosh, Nexter Systems, Hyundai Rotem, Uralvagonzavod, FNSS, STREIT Group, etc. En 2022, les dix premiers acteurs mondiaux détenaient une part d'environ 70,0% en termes de chiffre d'affaires.

Figure 2. Classement et part de marché des 20 premiers acteurs mondiaux de Véhicules blindés (Le classement est basé sur le chiffre d'affaires de 2022, continuellement mis à jour)

The Armored Vehicles market, which encompasses a wide range of vehicles designed for protection against ballistic attacks and explosive devices, is witnessing growth due to several key drivers:

: The persistent threat of terrorism, asymmetric warfare, and civil unrest worldwide has led to increased demand for armored vehicles by military forces, law enforcement agencies, and private security firms.

: Many countries are investing in modernizing their military capabilities, including replacing aging fleets with technologically advanced armored vehicles that offer improved protection, mobility, and firepower.

: The shift towards urban warfare has emphasized the need for highly maneuverable and well-protected armored vehicles capable of operating effectively in congested city environments.

: International peacekeeping forces and organizations involved in humanitarian aid often require armored vehicles to ensure the safety of personnel in unstable regions.

: The growth of the private security industry, particularly in regions with high crime rates or in the protection of VIPs, has fueled demand for armored passenger vehicles and cash-in-transit vehicles.

: Innovations in materials science, such as lightweight composites and advanced armor solutions, improve vehicle performance while maintaining or enhancing protection levels, making armored vehicles more attractive.

: Governments are investing in homeland security measures, including the procurement of armored vehicles for border patrol, emergency response, and critical infrastructure protection.

: Economic growth in certain regions leads to increased defense budgets, allowing for the acquisition of new armored vehicles and upgrades to existing fleets.

: Countries with strong defense industries are capitalizing on export opportunities to nations seeking to enhance their defense capabilities, further expanding the global market.

: The need for effective response to threats posed by non-state actors, such as insurgent groups and terrorists, has led to the development and deployment of specialized armored vehicles suited for counter-insurgency operations.

These drivers indicate a robust and evolving market for armored vehicles, reflecting the ongoing need for advanced protection solutions in various security and military contexts worldwide.

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