IAV 2011

7-10 February 2011

ExCel Centre, London, UK

Visitors to stand 931 at IAV, the only international exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively to armoured vehicles, can discover Mbombe, the real new breed of infantry fighting vehicles.

The ‘holy grail’ of modern vehicle design, Mbombe (named after a famous African warrior) offers better protection against IEDs than most other vehicles currently used by NATO forces in Afghanistan, with a significant reduced target profile.

Ivor Ichikowitz, Executive Chairman of the Paramount Group, said: “Europe is waking up to the fact that African manufacturers, scientists and engineers are producing world class products for the global defence sector. Defence experts and buyers are very excited by Mbombe. Many believe that this is the IFV that forces from across the world have been waiting for, whether engaged in peacekeeping or counter insurgency.”

“We are attending IAV 2011 to show the European market that Africa has a long tradition of armoured vehicle design, the skills and expertise to provide the very best in armoured vehicle technology, offering superb protection, reliability and affordability.”

Ichikowitz added: “South Africa’s defence industry has an established record at the cutting edge of mine protected vehicle design and development. Now Paramount Group is using its advanced research and development, harnessing the latest technology, to take that innovation to the next level and deliver a new breed of armoured vehicle to the global market.”

David McDonald Joyce, Paramount Group’s Business Development Director, will reveal more about the Group’s development of the next generation of mine protected vehicles on day one of the IAV 2011’s Conference.

In a presentation entitled ‘Armoured Fighting Vehicle Capabilities in Combating Insurgencies and Winning the Peace’ starting at 17.30, he will discuss how the lessons and experience from modern conflicts around the world are shaping the future of vehicle development.