Hybrid protection

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Hybrid protection represents a significant advancement in protection technology, extending beyond traditional systems by integrating active soft-kill and hard-kill technologies with passive protection solutions.

Rheinmetall stands at the forefront of this innovation through its subsidiary, Rheinmetall Protection Systems GmbH (RPS). This organization oversees the development, integration, production, and after-sales services of both passive and active protection technologies. By utilizing comprehensive components as a protection system vendor, Rheinmetall delivers unparalleled 360-degree protection solutions, a rare offering in today’s defense market.

As a case in point, the Boxer, an armored transport vehicle with a modular design, exemplifies the versatility of hybrid protection with its ability to cater to various mission-specific variants.

In the future, RPS envisions a composition of hybrid protection systems that could include the following components:

Softkill

The Boxer will be equipped with the advanced ROSY (Rapid Obscuring System), which provides all-around protection through a dynamic smoke protection system. This system’s sensors enable it to react autonomously without the need for recharging, whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion.

Active Hard-Kill

Among the cutting-edge systems globally is the Active Defence System ADS. This system is capable of detecting ballistic threats at extremely short ranges and can neutralize incoming projectiles with remarkable speed.

Passive Protection Technologies

Passive defenses, represented by protective attachments designed for a variety of threats, can be seamlessly integrated with active protections. Rheinmetall generates a wide array of protection components for land, air, and sea applications.

For the Boxer, this means that various protection technologies can be harmonized moving forward. Rheinmetall’s passive protection materials, which shield against diverse threats, can be effectively combined with the ADS while being reinforced by the autonomous ROSY smoke protection system. This innovative approach results from having all available protection technologies developed and produced under one roof, allowing for optimal coordination of active protection components. Consequently, the hybrid protection system emerges as both lighter and more efficient.