Panhard and Sagem Launch the WASP

(June 16, 2008) -- In order to improve the protection of the forces on operations, Panhard and Sagem Defense Securite (SAFRAN Group) have together developed a new, remotely-controlled self-defence turret, the WASP, or Weapon under Armour for Self-Protection, equipped with a light machine gun coupled with an observation and infra-red sight.

The WASP is presented on the Panhard stand at Eurosatory 2008, integrated into a PVP armoured vehicle.

The WASP turret incorporates the lessons of high-intensity engagements in several overseas theatres, including asymmetric threats. It enables the crew to defend itself very effectively from the interior of the vehicle without being exposed to the threat. The ability to combine daylight and thermal images from the observation sight offers the capability for surveillance or reconnaissance missions by day or night in all weathers. The WASP also offers a remote firing function and a head-up display on a helmet. The turret functions via a SITEL* terminal (tactical coordination, reception and exploitation of images, aiming and firing), already deployed with the forces.

Source : Sagem Défense Sécurité

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