ARQUUS at the IDEX 2021 trade show
Major supplier of the French Army and partner to several governmental forces in the Middle East, ARQUUS will be present at the IDEX 2021 trade show.
ARQUUS is an European leader of land protected mobility, designer and manufacturer of worldrenowned vehicles such as the VAB, the VBL, the BASTION and the SHERPA, many of which are already proudly serving in the Gulf region.
At IDEX 2021, ARQUUS will display all of its expertise, including its most advanced products and technologies, among which the SCARABEE, the FORTRESS Mk2 and the Hornet RCWS range.
The Scarabee at IDEX 2021 trade show
The SCARABEE will be presented in Abu Dhabi for its very first show abroad. Arquus’ jewel, the SCARABEE is the first military hybrid-drive armored reconnaissance car ever.
Compact, highly mobile and stealthy, the SCARABEE can tackle any environment, from desert combat to confined or urban environment. Versatile and modular, it can serve as a reconnaissance car, a light cavalry vehicle fitted with a powerful autocannon, a missile-carrying tank killer or a mobile command post. It can serve in air assault units or quick reaction forces, accompany infantry units or pair up with Main Battle Tanks.
Thanks to its electrical machine and its high-capacity batteries, the SCARABEE can move and accommodate and action several sensors and energy-consuming systems while being perfectly silent. As the new definition for reconnaissance vehicles, it is perfectly suitable for modern armies seeking to equip themselves with light, versatile, highly mobile and powerful vehicles
HORNET at the IDEX 2021 trade show
As the perfect complement to the SCARABEE, ARQUUS will be presenting its very own Hornet remote-controlled weapon stations range. Comprised of three different RCWS, the Hornet range can accommodate several calibers and weapon systems, from 7.62mm guns to 40mm grenade launchers, on top of sensors and self-protection systems.
Modular and connected, the Hornet RCWS offer unique performance on the market with full digital optronic units, day and night vision, laser rangefinder, full HD video, independent ring smoke grenade-launcher, collaborative combat capability, among other features. The Hornet range has been selected and qualified by the French Army to equip the new combat vehicles of the Scorpion program.
About Fortress mk2
Arquus will also be offering the FORTRESS Mk2, one of the most advanced APC vehicles currently on the market. Extremely mobile with its independent suspensions and high-power engine, the FORTRESS Mk2 redefines the standards of military mobility. Built on ARQUUS’ longrunning experience in designing and supporting all-terrain military vehicles, the FORTRESS Mk2 successfully combines excellent weight/power ratio with exceptional off-road capabilities. It benefits from the latest technologies and the most advanced processes making this product particularly efficient and homogeneous. Its new armoured hull provides the FORTRESS Mk2 and its 11 passengers with very high levels of ballistic, mine and IED protection, without gaining any weight. With its excellent mobility, the FORTRESS Mk2 is an APC of choice which can be equipped with the latest vetronics suites such as Arquus’ Battlenet solution, as well as RCWS such as the Hornet for extra firepower and operational versatility in the field.
About vab mk3
Last, but not least, ARQUUS will be discussing its VAB Mk3 IFV, already presented at IDEX 2019 with its Advanced Survivability System, designed to protect even further the vehicle against all the threats it could face on the battlefield, including tandem warheads. Building on the years of experience of the French Army’s 4x4 VABs, Arquus has designed a fully new 6x6 vehicle built for troop and systems transport. Highly mobile, the VAB Mk3 offers performance similar to an 8x8 with reduced costs of ownership. The VAB Mk3 is already in service in various armies in the region.
more information about IDEX 2021 trade show
IDEX is the only international defence exhibition and conference in the MENA region demonstrating the latest technology across land, sea and air sectors of defence. Every two years, IDEX brings more than 1,200 exhibitors to present the technology offerings of more than 57 countries in line with the region's expectations.
Orders in the Middle East have absorbed nearly 25% of global defense and security spending over the past 5 years. The United Arab Emirates ranks second in the regional ranking and among the top 15 oil industry customers in the world. The success of the show is a testimony to this dynamism, welcoming more than 170 official delegations each year, including various representatives of states, chiefs of staff, heads of security forces and procurement managers from the Near and Middle East.
IDEX is held under the high patronage of Sheikh Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, Emir of Abu Dhabi and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
In 2021, it will be the 26th edition of IDEX.