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2021-11-03

Jankel, WAE Join Hands to Electrify U.S. Military Vehicles

Jankel, which specialises in the design and manufacture of high-specification defence, security and NGO protection systems, has tied up with Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) to provide services and technologies to prime contractors in the U.S. defence market.

The partnership will see Jankel and WAE working on joint projects to electrify legacy and new military vehicle fleets across the U.S. Department of Defense (US DoD).

Jankel’s South Carolina-based company Jankel Tactical Systems takes the lead in the U.S. with extensive experience in designing, manufacturing and delivering vehicle related technology and integration solutions in the U.S. defence market.

The WAE is renowned for providing technical innovation, engineering and specialist electric vehicle solutions across multiple applications.

Proven out in the Formula E and Extreme E arena, WAE is a pioneer in battery systems, battery management and electric vehicle (EV) drivetrain solutions across a wide range of sectors including motorsport, transport, mining and defence.

The partnership will combine complementary technologies and capabilities to help progress military hybrid and electrification projects no matter what the size, from a light tactical vehicle to a main battle tank. The experience and engineering expertise of both companies will be combined to leverage the integration, problem solving, and tailored approach required to solve the military problem set, essential to help meet the military engineering challenges of the 21st century - mobility, sustainability and efficiency.

Craig Wilson, CEO, Williams Advanced Engineering, stated: “This partnership is well placed to support the integration and delivery of EV solutions and we look forward to working with the team at Jankel, combining our individual areas of expertise to deliver innovative and advanced solutions for the U.S. defence market.”

Andrew Jankel, Chairman of the Jankel Group, pointed out: “Jankel is known around the world for providing outstanding vehicle survivability conversions and complex systems integrations. In line with our new company strategy, we are also expanding our expertise to incorporate advanced technologies including remote autonomous systems, cyber security and platform electrification.”

He added: “We are delighted to announce this collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering to capitalise on some world leading technologies and bring the very best to the U.S. military by delivering potential EV solutions across its whole range of vehicles both old and new – driving mission success.”

Jankel specialises in protection systems. It undertakes design, development, prototyping and production of armoured vehicles, light tactical vehicles, counter terrorism vehicles and equipment, and customised occupant survivability solutions for military, security, government, aid agencies and NGOs throughout the world.

With secure manufacturing facilities in the UK and U.S., Jankel is able to provide high volume production, whilst still offering a flexible approach to exacting customer requirements.

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