INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Rheinmetall, a prominent German defense manufacturer, recently unveiled the advanced Keiler NG armored vehicle.Engineers designed this
advanced armored vehicle to overcome enemy barriers and address combat challenges observed in Ukraine.Importantly, it highlights the
strategic need to navigate battlefield obstructions efficiently.At the Eurosatory defense exhibition near Paris, the Keiler NG was
It is designed for exceptional protection and maneuverability.Notably, it features a sophisticated arsenal: a mine plow, a rocket-assisted
mine-clearing line charge, and a magnetic signature duplicator.These tools allow it to breach deep enemy defenses across various
terrains.The vehicle comes with a Pearson plow, over four meters wide, adept at clearing mines on unstable terrain for up to 250
(Photo Internet reproduction)On more stable ground, it utilizes the Plofadder MICLIC, a Rheinmetall Denel Munition design, which clears
paths 160 meters long and nine meters wide through minefields.Moreover, the Keiler NG employs dual Plofadder systems
These systems fire in overlapping bursts to effectively handle large minefields.Additionally, an integrated lane marking system makes paths
cleared at night or under poor visibility conditions visible to subsequent forces.A quick-exchange system facilitates rapid transitions from
Sets New Standards in Armored WarfareThe Keiler NG also includes an integrated crane for immediate reconfiguration and resupply efforts.For
defense, it features the Rosy obscuring system and a remotely operated Natter 12.7 weapon station.A two-person crew operates the Keiler NG
The design also supports remote control and integration into digitalized battlefield environments.Constructed on the Kodiak engineering
65 km/h, navigate 90-cm vertical barriers, ascend 60% gradients, and cross 2.50-meter wide ditches.Integration into the Leopard family
enhances interoperability and streamlines logistics and training processes.Rheinmetall plans to upgrade existing Kodiak vehicles to the
Keiler NG configuration, ensuring continuity and technological advancement in armored vehicle capabilities.This launch significantly
advances military operations and enhances troop safety and operational effectiveness in complex combat scenarios.
