new Caesar SPH 8x8 futuristic look    （atreyuangel interested ？）

DSEI 2015: Nexter brings out big guns



The gradual introduction of larger, more capable tactical transport aircraft and the need for added protection is opening up a growing requirement for bigger land platforms, including artillery vehicles.

French company Nexter has responded to this trend for platform growth with the introduction of a new and heavier variant of its Caesar self-propelled gun at this year's DSEI exhibition.

Nexter has swapped out the traditional 6x6 chassis, which was capable of being loaded on a C-130 Hercules, with a heavier 8x8 platform. The 155mm/52 cal. gun has remained the same as the original 6x6.

'The problem [with the 6x6 variant] is that if you want more ammunition, more crew or more protection, then you are limited by volume and mass,' said Didier Rampal, Nexter's sales manager for the Caesar system.

At this year's DSEI, the new 8x8 on display featured a chassis manufactured by Czech company Tatra.

Rampal told Shephard that a Rheinmetall MAN and Renault chassis could be used as well. Nexter are also in talks with Iveco to offer a chassis for the system.

The 8x8 weighs around 30 tons, dependent on configuration, while the 6x6 vehicle weighs in at less than 18 tons. The new variant is not capable of being loaded onto a C-130, but Nexter admits there are some customers who do not require it.

'Many customers are not interested in the C-130 air transportability,' said Rampal. 'Therefore the logical option was going to an 8x8, because your payload is increased and you can accommodate for equipment and armour.'

Rampal added that the new 8x8 was air transportable on the A400M, currently being introduced by several European nations.

The new Caesar comes with Level 2 protection as standard and with additional armour can achieve Level 3 standards. It is capable of 90km/h and a range of 600km on the road, while off-road it can achieve more than 50km/h.
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There a good chance we will opt for tracked instead of wheeled spg

so basically in Syria's Civil War,

Russia + Iran + Hezbollah + Assad's Syria  VS  USA + FSA + Saudi + Qatar

just in concept study, possible type 26 or Fremm upgrade version.

2003 1 Gen -kedah class 1600 tons
2013 2 Gen -Gowind class 3000 tons
2023 3 Gen -New AAW Frigate  6000 tons.

what is pjt ?

well technically not that expensive, bcos Integrated Mast already include all Radarr, comms, sensor, electronic  EOD, into a mast, it speed up installation on ship, no need each item install, cost just 10-20% higher on all item buy individually , but it also simplify maintenance later, all maintenance can be done inside mast in any time. cost about $50m each set, but can shorted ship construction+outfit 1 year time (also saving cost). I-Mast pre-construction in factory and ship to shipyard plug and play install. and it is complete all-in-one system for all radar/sensor/comms. much better perform than single unit. 
As many discuss on early thread, Gowind  Smart-S 3D radar only support ESSM and VL MIca, not support Aster missile. And RMN specify LCS-Gowind ship as ASW role, so anti-air capability just basic, so just accept with MICA-VL。just like France spec Fremm, as ASW role just with Aster 15 SAM, not include Aster 30 in ship.
also for Gowind, price tag is include about 20% TOT/IP cost and shipyard upgrade.

Hishammudin met with saudi defense minister... according to the news report, the meeting last for 2 hours ... i wonder the topic of their discussions... 2 hours of discussion definitely not a normal social visit

This one under power and danger ....
sad news sad we going to buy too..

we are flying around Sabah coast, so no issue.
The Afghans are practically circling the himalayas with it.

Air pressure it too low for their operational.

agree .... anyway they will still increase year by year. estimated 2018 will have much more increasing defense budget.

Seem to miss the target....especially the first strike...only hit empty ground. Yes.....likely with dumb bombs

Not just expensive, it's obscenely expensive.

Even when rich US allies like UK, Japan & SK that were 'ínvited' into the project have shoveled enormous amounts of money into its development, the costs are still climbing up ($1.3 trillion (Overall including inflation), US$59.2B for development, $261B for procurement, $590B for operations & sustainment in 2012) and yet the plane still has a long way to go until it's even remotely battle-ready.

SHAH ALAM: AIRBUS Defence and Space Spexer 2000 Coastal AESA radar has been selected as part of a new Coastal Surveillance System (CSS) in the AOR of ESSCOM in eastern Sabah. The new radar will complement the current CSS 1206 radars, according to Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein today.

The CSS 1206 is of course the radar system which was given as a grant by the United States in 2006. Hence it is designated the 1206. For more on the CSS 1206 go here.

The CSS 1206 radars have a range of 20km while the new Spexer radar range is up to 40km. However, Hishammuddin who released the details of the new radar in a press release, did not revealed when the new system will become operational.

The new Spexer radars which will be funded by Petronas, according to Hishammuddin are part of the on-going programme to enhance the security of eastern Sabah following the 2013 Lahad Datu incursion.

According to Airbus, the SPEXER radars are the first operational land-based surveillance radars worldwide using Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology as well as innovative Digital Beam Forming (DBF) technology benefiting from our experience gained in the military sector.

As for the Spexer 2000 Coastal, the company stated that the high-performance coastal surveillance radar for the automatic detection, classification and tracking of sea, ground and low-flying air targets up to 40 km (24.9 mi; 21.6 NM) – even under extreme climatic conditions. Developed for the specific requirements of security scenarios with asymmetric threats.

Detection Ranges:

Swimmer (0.1 m² RCS): 1 km (0.5 NM)
Small boat, rubber dinghy, jet ski (1.5 m² RCS): 20 km (10.8 NM)
Pedestrian (0.5 m² RCS): 18 km (11.2 mi)
Light vehicle (2.0 m² RCS): 22 km (13.7 mi)
Truck (10.0 m² RCS): 36 km (22.4 mi)
Vessel, large boat (100 m² RCS): 40 km (21.6 NM)
Light aircraft (3.0 m² RCS): 27 km (16.8 mi)
Low-level helicopter (5.0 m² RCS): 36 km (22.4 mi)
UAV (0.2 m² RCS): 9 km (5.6 mi)

Among the others items being funded by Petronas for the ESSCOm – which was created following the incursion – are two sea bases. One of the sea bases is a decommissioned oil rig designated as Pengkalan Laut Tun Sharifah Rodziah and Pengkalan Laut Tun Azizan, a converted former cargo ship. Hishammuddin visited the Tun Sharifah Rodziah today.

Both sea bases have been operational since May. They served as the forward operational bases for units involved in operations to prevent incursions from southern Philippines, from smugglers to terrorists.

Hybrid system with ZSU-23-2 AA guns and 9M333 'Strela-10' VSHORAD. Looks very steampunk.

dayum.. terus deploy s400, them ruskies really serious

but the turks never crossed into syria so how can they defend themselves?