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Slavin - Land Systems Division (LASD) - Overview |
Slavin, Land Systems Division (LASD), part of Israel Military Industries Ltd (IMI), specializes in the development, production and integration of combat proven systems for Main Battle Tanks (MBT) such as MERKAVA, and Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFV). With a highly skilled workforce of some 450 specialists, nearly half of which engineers and technicians, Slavin LASD combines the technological know-how, with unmatched military operational experience, offering unique expertise in the development, modeling, testing, and life-cycle support of AFV product lines.
Slavin LASD also provides system conversion, upgrading and modernization of AFVs, currently in service, enabling customers to maximize the use of their existing inventories, extending the lifespan of surplus systems, by improving firepower, survivability and maneuverability. Such programs include replacement and upgrading the weapons, or introducing and fire-control systems, armor enhancements, utilizing appliqué armor kits, installation of remotely controlled weapon stations, active protection systems, introduction of training simulators etc. IMI have successfully upgraded a variety of tanks, wheeled and tracked AFVs of western and eastern origin, including M60, T-55, T-72, M113, BMP-1, BMP-2, to mention just a few.
The Division comprises a sophisticated design and modeling facility, modern production floor suitable for large scale production, set for assembly, welding, machining and warehousing facilities. Production infrastructure includes in-house technologies like large size Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling, CNC turning, cylindrical drilling and honing, welding of armor plates, aluminum and steel and more.
Armored Vehicle Protection Suits: Slavin LASD provides development, manufacturing and installation of passive and reactive ballistic armor kits for MBTs, AFVs, heavy earth moving equipment, light tactical and soft vehicles.
Active Protection Systems (APS): IMI Slavin LASD's family of APS includes the Iron Fist APS, Bright Arrow APS integrated with remotely controlled weapon station and 'Shock Absorber' dismounted soft-kill APS. These systems are designed increase the level of protection of main battle tanks, light and medium armored vehicles, as well as dismounted infantry, by improving situational awareness, employing soft- and hard-kill defense layers and rapid counter attack capabilities.
Remote Controlled Weapon Stations & Tank Guns: Slavin LASD offers the Wave family of Stabilized Remote Controlled Weapon Stations, providing effective observation, target tracking capability, and employment of highly accurate firepower from within the platform, ensuring crew survivability.
Bridging: IMI is recognized worldwide as a tactical bridging "Center of Excellence" with an outstanding in-house set of facilities capable to develop, test, fabricate and manufacture military bridges.
The Division has developed and produces assault bridging systems for the IDF, the US Marine Corps and other customers.
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WILDCAT - Multi Role All-Terrain Armored Wheeled Vehicle - WILDCAT is IMI's high-performance, all-terrain armored wheeled vehicle, tailored both for the symetric and asymmetric conflict operations, including urban warfare, low-intensity conflict and Operations Other Than War (OOTW)...
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URBAN FIGHTER - M113 APC for LIC and Peacekeeping Missions - Urban Fighter offers a unique, cost effective modernization path for military users of the M113 APC, transforming the lightly protected Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) into a versatile, multi-roll, all-terrain up-armored vehicle optimized for asymmetric and urban combat...
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M60T - Up-Armored MBT.
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IRON FIST - Soft & Hard Kill Active Protection System against RPG, ATGM, HEAT & KE Rounds.
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SHOCK ABSORBER
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