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Ivor Ichikowitz on CNN's Quest Means Business
Ivor Ichikowitz of Paramount Group speaks to Richard Quest on CNN about the unveiling of a revolutionary new aircraft in South Africa. The launch of AHRLAC (Advanced High Performance Light Aircraft) marks a major milestone for Africa. For the first time in the history of the continent, Africa will be designing and manufacturing its own aircraft and can benefit from the jobs and economic growth associated with a vibrant domestic aerospace industry."
AHRLAC launches on France's TV5
Ivor Ichikowitz of Paramount Group talks to French station TV5 about about the unveiling of a revolutionary new aircraft in South Africa. "AHRLAC (Advanced High Performance Light Aircraft) is a cost effective, flexible, multi-role aviation platform that marks the first time a company has successfully bridged the gap between manned and unmanned aircraft."
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AHRLAC
Africa's aerospace industry has entered a new era with the launch of a ground-breaking multi-role aviation platform. This marks the first time in Africa's history that the continent has independently designed and manufactured its own aircraft.
AHRLAC R&D
Africa's aerospace industry has entered a new era with the launch of a ground-breaking multi-role aviation platform. This marks the first time in Africa's history that the continent has independently designed and manufactured its own aircraft.
South Africa & BRICS 2011 - Ivor Ichikowitz interviewed on BBC World News
A report from BBC World on President Zuma's attendance at the BRICS summit in Southern China as South Africa joins the elite group of four countries: Brazil, Russia, India and China. The feature includes an interview with Ivor Ichikowitz -- executive chairman of the South African defence and peace-keeping company, Paramount Group -- who discusses the trade and partnership opportunities facing South Africa and the BRICS community.
Paramount Group displays armoured vehicles at LAAD 2011
A report from a Brazilian news programme on the LAAD trade show in South America and the arrival of the Maverick in Brazil. Maverick is an internal security vehicle. Its large size and box-like shape provides sufficient space for the crew, their kits and various types of military equipment, such as anti-riot gear, surveillance equipment, water cannons, ramps for SWAT Teams, and bomb disposal robots.
This is Maverick
Paramount Group introduces the Maverick and the video showcases its full capabilities. The Maverick is an armoured internal security vehicle that was designed and developed by the Paramount Group in South Africa and launched at the 2008 Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (AAD), in Cape Town. With a combat weight of 15,000 kg and a turning radius of 16.5 meters, the Maverick is very agile and manoeuvrable - therefore suitable for peacekeeping and internal security operations in both urban and rural areas. Like its sister vehicles, the Marauder (Mine Protected Vehicle) and the Matador (Mine Protected Vehicle), the Maverick features a double-skin monocoque structure, giving it a neat, modern and smooth look. This structure also protects the occupants from Dragunov projectiles, impact from 50 calibre kinetic energy projectiles and attacks from improvised explosive device, commonly known as IEDs.
Paramount Group featured on channel Dubai One at IDEX 2011
Dubai One covers the International Defence Exhibition in Abu Dhabi (IDEX). This IDEX feature includes an interview with Ivor Ichikowitz -- Executive Chairman of the Paramount Group -- on the joint venture between Paramount Group and International Golden Group that will enable Paramount Group to build the MBombe within the UAE. Ivor describes the Paramount Group's model of in-country manufacturing and the benefits it brings to host-countries through the transfer of skills and technology as well as products.
Ivor Ichikowitz & Mbombe on BBC Middle East at IDEX 2011
BBC World covers the International Defence Exhibition in Abu Dhabi (IDEX) and interviews Ivor Ichikowitz -- executive chairman of the Paramount Group -- on the joint venture between Paramount Group and International Golden Group that will enable Paramount Group to build the MBombe within the UAE. Ivor describes the Paramount Group's model of in-country manufacturing and the benefits it brings to host-countries through the transfer of skills and technology as well as products.
Paramount Group CEO John Craig interviewed on Abu Dhabi TV during IDEX
Abu Dhabi Television interviews Paramount Group CEO, John Craig, as part of its coverage around the International Defence Exhibition in Abu Dhabi (IDEX). During this IDEX interview John discusses the joint venture between Paramount Group and International Golden Group that will enable Paramount Group to build the MBombe within the UAE.
Paramount's Mbombe featured on CNBC
CNBC covers the launch of the MBombe at AAD 2010 featuring a tour of the MBombe and an interview with Paramount's Chief Technology Officer, Leonard Mellet. In the words of CNBC's presenter the MBombe is 'set to take the market by storm.' The MBombe is a high mobility armoured infantry vehicle, which can be easily adapted to fit a wide range of infantry roles. It is the only vehicle of its kind to offer all-round blast protection against RPG attack, IEDs, and against anti-tank mines as standard. MBombe is a 6-wheel-drive security vehicle able to carry considerable loads over all types of terrain without loss of mobility. Depending on the role, MBombe can be configured as an Armoured Personnel Carrier or as a highly effective Armoured Combat Vehicle. It is frequently used to maintain internal security and enforce a secure environment during peacekeeping missions. It is suitable for use in both conventional and non-conventional war and counter-insurgency operations.
Paramount on CNN
CNN interviews Ivor Ichikowitz of Paramount Group to discuss South African defence and Paramount's role within the African aerospace and defence industry. Featured in this clip is the Matador, a mine protected vehicle (MPV). It can be configured as an infantry carrier or as an infantry combat vehicle mounting a combination of weapons including anti-tank missiles, heavy machine guns and automatic cannon in a variety of turrets.
BBC World News Interview - Ivor Ichikowitz
Egon Cossou reports for BBC World News on South Africa's defence industry and changes within the industry. Paramount Group is featured in the report as an African defence manufacturer that is driven to push into overseas markets. Matador one of Paramount's armoured personnel carriers is featured in this report. The vehicle is designed to withstand rugged terrain. Paramount'executive chairman Ivor Ichikowitz describes the African defence and aerospace industry as an African strength and asset which can drive manufacturing and engineering innovation across the continent.
Introducing Mbombe
Paramount Group introduces the MBombe. The MBombe is a high mobility, advanced armoured vehicle, which can be easily adapted to fit a wide range of infantry roles. It is the only armoured vehicle of its kind to offer all-round blast protection against RPG attack, IEDs, and against anti-tank mines as standard. MBombe is a 6-wheel-drive security vehicle able to carry considerable loads over all types of terrain without loss of mobility. Depending on the role its required to perform, the versatile MBombe can be configured as an Armoured Personnel Carrier or as a highly effective Armoured Combat Vehicle. It is frequently used to maintain internal security and enforce a secure environment during peacekeeping missions. It is suitable for use in both conventional and non-conventional war and counter-insurgency operations.
Paramount Group's David McDonald Joyce IAV Vodcast
As Paramount Group prepared to display the MBombe at the International Armoured Vehicle conference in London in February 2011, David McDonald Joyce explored the design of each of Paramount Group's armoured vehicles. The Matador is a mine-protected armoured personnel carrier (APC), the Marauder is an armoured, mine-protected vehicle and the Maverick is an internal security vehicle. All three feature a double-skin monocoque structure, giving a neat, modern and smooth look.The final vehicle in the line, the Mbombe, is Paramount Group's latest model vehicle: a fully mine-protected, high-mobility, armoured fighting vehicle.
Introducing Matador
This is Matador, a versatile infantry carrier that offers outstanding levels of mobility across all types of ground. Matador offers high levels of protection and can be configured to protect against IEDs. Matador is the perfect vehicle for border patrol, protecting open flanks against insurgence and supporting a Quick Reaction Force. Matador has been independently tested and proven to withstand a double anti-tank mine anywhere under the hull and a triple anti-tank mine under any wheel.
This is Marauder
Introducing Marauder: a rugged and robust vehicle that offers cross-country agility and anti-mine protection. Marauder is a flexible battlefield tool that is more than ready to take an active role in all operations of both conventional and non-conventional war.
David McDonald Joyce - The History of Armoured Wheeled Vehicles
David McDonald Joyce discusses the evolution of modern armoured fighting vehicles up to the present cutting edge designs from the Paramount Group. He traces the rise of wheeled armoured vehicles, citing the importance of vehicle firepower, blast protection and vehicle mobility in an age when regional crises are typified by their counter insurgency nature. McDonald Joyce discusses the key uses of armoured vehicles, which include peacekeeping, peace enforcement, patrolling, counter insurgency operations and internal security and national defence, and identifies the two most important criteria for today's armoured vehicles: combat vehicles need to meet all operational requirements of the modern world head on and need to be sufficiently armed so that they can be sent into combat without losing off-road capability. Paramount Group's armoured vehicles -- the MBombe, Marauder and Maverick - are all expertly designed to address the issues facing the modern world, McDonald Joyce concludes.
Paramount - Who we are
Introducing the Paramount Group, a group of companies operating in international peacekeeping, defence and internal security industries. The organisation offers defence and peacekeeping solutions on land, at sea and in the air. Paramount Group's objective is to contribute to global peace and security.
Nemo blast & ballistic presentation short
Introducing the ballistic systems and protective armour in place in Paramount Group's Maverick, Marauder and Matador vehicles. Like its sister vehicles, the Marauder and the Matador, the Maverick features a double-skin monocoque structure, giving it a neat, modern and smooth look. The vehicle's hull structure is designed in such way that the crew is protected from Dragunov projectiles, impact from .50 calibre kinetic energy projectiles and attacks from improvised explosive device, commonly known as IEDs. The Marauder's double-skin monocoque hull provides all-round protection against projectiles up to STANAG 4569 Level III for the crew compartment. The Matador is capable of protecting its occupants against blasts up to STANAG 4569 Level III, the highest level of tested protection. The V-shaped hull comprises three self-jigging plates.This system, developed in South Africa, enables the Matador to withstand the blast of a double anti-tank mine (14 kg of TNT) at any point beneath the hull, and a triple anti-tank mine (21 kg of TNT) under any wheel.
Paramount Group - SOFEX 2010 - David McDonald Joyce Interview.mp4
David McDonald Joyce, Business Development Director at Paramount Group, reveals just why wheeled MPVs with exceptionally high standards of mine protection are the essential response to the changing threats presented in war fighting, peacekeeping and insurgency operations around the world.
Paramount Nemo Land Systems - Protection video
Paramount Groups Matador, Marauder and Maverick are currently the only armoured vehicles in the 15-ton class with protection against .50 calibre API (12.7mm) or Dragunov armour-piercing rounds as a baseline, while offering a payload of 5 000kg. More importantly, the Matador and Marauder come with superior mine protection as standard as demonstrated here...
Ivor Ichikowitz Welcome to AAD
Paramount Group executive chairman Ivor Ichikowitz announces the unveiling of the company's new armoured vehicle at the African Aerospace and Defence Show 2010. Mbombe, which offers leading edge design, is a six-wheeled infantry carrier with a revolutionary mine-resistant flat hull. AAD is the largest defence conference in Africa, bringing African nations together to discuss solutions to some of the continent's challenges. AAD allows businesses to share the latest in innovation and new technology within the defence industry and demonstrates Africa's emergence as an International player in the global defence market.
AHRLAC launches on France's TV5
Ivor Ichikowitz of Paramount Group talks to French station TV5 about about the unveiling of a revolutionary new aircraft in South Africa. "AHRLAC (Advanced High Performance Light Aircraft) is a cost effective, flexible, multi-role aviation platform that marks the first time a company has successfully bridged the gap between manned and unmanned aircraft."
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