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Rheinmetall Extreme-terrain UGV Rolls Out in Norway
Rheinmetall has supplied Norway with its very first Rheinmetall Mission Master XT, an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) specially designed to excel in extreme terrains, including sub-zero temperatures.
The Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, the leading entity responsible for defence-related research and development in Norway, selected Rheinmetall for this contract following a competitive bidding process that included demanding mobility and schedule criteria.
Only a few months prior to this agreement, Rheinmetall participated in the Arctic Mobility Trials held in Finland.
During these trials, the autonomy and mobility of the Rheinmetall Mission Master XT faced rigorous testing. Despite the harsh environment and frigid -30°C weather, it demonstrated its capabilities by effectively navigating icy rivers and scaling slippery inclines.
Alain Tremblay, vice president for business development and innovation at Rheinmetall Canada, stated: “We are proud to have developed systems that can withstand some of the world’s harshest conditions. These recent trials have proven that we are in a strong position to meet the needs of Nordic countries that face similar challenges in Canada.”
Amphibious Skills
Developed by Rheinmetall Canada in 2021, the Rheinmetall Mission Master XT can tackle ice and snow, as well as sandy, rocky and mountainous topography. Its advanced amphibious capabilities allow it to float and swim while maintaining its full payload capacity.
Weighing in at 2,217 kg, this powerful Autonomous-UGV can carry a 1,000 kg payload, allowing troops to transport special equipment to hard to-reach locations.
Thanks to its diesel-powered engine, it can cover a distance of 750 km before needing a refuel. Additionally, its internal batteries provide the capability for up to six hours of uninterrupted silent watch operations.
AI-powered Navigation
Another key feature of the Rheinmetall Mission Master XT is its high-performance continuous tyre inflation system, which adjusts the tyre pressure according to the terrain.
Like other platforms in the Rheinmetall Mission Master family, the XT vehicle is driven by Rheinmetall PATH, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered navigation system that can be installed on any vehicle.
This versatile suite of advanced sensors and perception algorithms empowers Mission Master vehicles to autonomously navigate through demanding environments, thus ensuring the safety of soldiers by keeping them out of harm’s reach.
The Rheinmetall Canada team took part in the Norwegian Army Technology Days 2023 on August 23 and 24, where it delivered a presentation on “How to speed up the adoption of and trust towards UGVs.”.
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