Rheinmetall’s Situational Awareness System (SAS) enables crews of protected vehicles to surveil their local environment and detect, track and engage potential threats faster.

The SAS is a modular and scalable local 360° video surveillance system, consisting of proven electro-optics / IR modules that are connected into a common open standards Ethernet backbone for distribution and processing. A networked video processor and distribution unit provides general stitching and display distribution, as well as advanced ATR processing capabilities for the user. The intentional modularity of the system enables specific vehicle tailoring to optimize fields of view, cable routing, power consumption and performance.

TRAILBLAZER improves driver and crew effectiveness by extending the fi eld of view beyond the daylight spectrum, even in adverse weather, obscured or low-light conditions. Featuring very low-latency front and rear video camera units, it aids the driver in terrain negotiation, obstacle avoidance and route selection. Independent wide-angle situational awareness channel outputs give crew and commander a powerful surveillance and threat detection capability. GVA compliant, native digital and analogue variants make TRAILBLAZER easy to integrate.

FIRST is an infrared scanning device for 360° surveillance with minimized reaction times due to its continuous 5Hz scan rate. It features a high sensitivity for detection of surface and airborne targets at maximum range and a high resolution for precise target tracking, all in a compact size for vehicle integration and portability. FIRST consists of a sensor head, a signal processing unit, as well as a control and display unit.

The VIM Vitra is the next generation, daylight targeting camera for the CROWS and Stryker Remote Weapon Stations. The VIM Vitra can directly replace the current day camera in existing weapon stations. The legacy VIM has sold more than 15,000 units to 19 nations in several configurations. The VIM Vitra stretches existing capabilities within the current VIM interface by providing increased DRI distances and low light capabilities. Improved versatility, performance, and increased sustainability in battle make the VIM Vitra the day camera of the future.

Rheinmetall's mobile Counter-UAS system offers an integrated all-in-one solution to the difficult task of monitoring, identifying and as last resort intercept current and future mini and micro Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. It is designed for use in highly controlled airspaces and under the most stringent engagement conditions.

Today’s ever changing military operations call for improved weapon mounting solutions. American Rheinmetall Systems’ upgraded MK93 Mount not only decreases the system’s weight but also improves weapon handling by soft mounting both the MK19 and M2A1 weapons with a Rheinmetall patented recoil dampening mechanism. The MK93 Mount provides Soldiers with improved overall accuracy by up to 20% over existing rigid mounts.

Oerlikon Skynex® is the latest air defense capability from Rheinmetall that sets new standards with its unique and open architecture. A control node, which houses the operation consoles and the Oerlikon Skymaster® Battle Management System, forms the centerpiece of the system. Various active and passive sensors along with an advanced target acquisition solution supporting weapon system solutions can be modularly linked in order to fit specific mission requirements. Radars, such as the Oerlikon X-TAR3D® provide the air picture, which is consolidated in the remote control node. From there, air targets are assigned to autonomous effectors via the Skymaster network. Besides the high performance Oerlikon Revolver Gun® Mk3, missile based air defense systems can be integrated and controlled as well. Such a weapons mix provides a highly effective layered protection shield against a wide spectrum of air threats.