Bae systems to sell land systems south africa to denel. There are versions for land and maritime use manufactured in south africa by reutech solutions. The t552 truck mounted gunhowitzer was developed by denel land systems. Early artillery development focused on the ability to breach defensive walls and fortifications during sieges, and led to heavy, fairly immobile siege engines. Established in 1953, when a base workshop was converted into a small engineering firm, dls has since become a global player, known for its innovation, research and development. Denel land systems small arms production at full capacity. Moreover, rheinmetalls new 60mm ammunition family is compatible with all standard weapons systems. Artillery systems internalexternal dls is an employment equity employer who gives preference to suitable candidates who add to the diversity of the company.
Denel mechatronics is a highly capable electromechanical systems business unit with particular expertise in turret systems, fire control sub systems and shooting training. Denel pretoria metal pressings pretoria metal pressings pmp, is an integrated manufacturer of small and mediumcalibre ammunition, brass products, detonics, power cartridges and mining drill bits. The m4 commando mortar also known as a patrol mortar is a lightweight 60 mm commando mortar manufactured by denel land systems. Denel land systems wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Denel land systems a participant at land forces africa 20. A history of denel was given, noting that it had posted losses almost consistently from 1998 to 2005, because of loss of export markets, high interest rates, inadequate orders and equity partnerships. South africas primary landwards defence systems integrator, denel land systems dls, will be one of the key participants at the land forces africa 20 conference taking place at the csir. Computers and software internalexternal dls is an employment equity employer who gives preference to suitable candidates who add to the diversity of. For enhanced situational awareness, the seeker 400 is an evolution of the battleproven seeker ii uas. Media centre photo gallery denel products denel operates in the military aerospace and landward defence environment and these are some of its products. It was formerly lyttelton engineering works liw from afrikaans. R855million purchase of armoured vehicle manufacturer bae land systems.
Lyttleton ingenieurswerke which merged with vektor arms. Denel land systems notice no 610215 vacancy program manager. Denel provides turnkey solutions of defence equipment to its clients by designing, developing, integrating and supporting artillery, munitions, missiles, aerostructures, aircraft maintenance, unmanned aerial vehicle systems and optical payloads based on highend technology. We are world leaders in a number of defence products most notably in artillery systems, mineresistance vehicles, missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, says du toit. Denel land systems is a division of the denel group. Archived from the original pdf on 3 september 2005.
Africanglobe bae systems has made the decision to sell of its south african division, bae systems land systems south africa lssa, which is being bought by state owned arms company denel bae systems and denel today signed an agreement to proceed with the sale, which is anticipated to. Denel land systems combat systems is africas premier supplier of land defence systems and a growing force in the global defence environment. The companys ceo stephan burger told defenceweb that most of these orders are from. Denel soc ltd is a south african stateowned aerospace and military technology conglomerate established in 1992. The denel land systems gi2 is an autocannon manufactured by denel land systems dls and used by the south african army, navy, air force, royal thai navy. It then became the systems division of the land systems group of denel. In 2012, mechem was incorporated into denel land systems, also a division of denel soc ltd. Danie du toit, the group ceo of denel, said this is a new milestone in long range artillery capability. The denel land systems gi2 is an autocannon manufactured by denel land systems dls. The reutech rogue remote weapon system is a remotely controlled turret system for weapons ranging from 7. Denel land systems has a proud and respected history of more than 60 years in the design, development and manufacturing of landward defence systems and products. They are responsible for the design and manufacture of systems ranging from artillery such as g5 howitzer and g6 howitzer to small arms such as the r4 assault rifle. The chief executive officer of denel land systems dls, stephan burger, has resigned after a 36 year career at the stateowned defence conglomerate, and is being replaced by acting ceo ismail dockrat. The rhetoric sent out by denel land systems to condemn workers from picketing is an insult to workers rights and a hardearned democracy which many generations of workers fought for.
Dls focuses on landward defence system solutions and is a prime contractor, system integrator, and subsystem and product supplier. It was formerly lyttleton engineering works liw from afrikaans. As with other mortars of this type it is intended for rapid use over short ranges as a fire support weapon. The contract requires industrial participation in malaysia and as. Denel soc ltd is a stateowned commerciallydriven company and strategic partner for innovative defence, security, aerospace and related technology solutions. Denel land systems is reportedly negotiating to sell t552 selfpropelled howitzers sph to an asian country source. Denel land systems provides artillery products that fulfil the expectations of a modern army involved in both highintensity warfare and peacekeeping operations. Denel land systems is to support the strategic landward needs of the south african national defence force and the political intent of the south african government by. This is an opportunity to reposition denel as an innovative defence and technology company and a trusted partner of clients who want to acquire our proven products. Denel pmp is ready to begin producing its newly developed 30 x 173 mm cannon round, and is working hard to secure orders. The product list of denel land systems also boasts of a variety of weapons specially designed to fulfil client requirements.
In a statement, the company said stephan has been a loyal member of. Denel land systems gi2 wikimili, the free encyclopedia. In the domain of small calibre weapons, denel land systems is renowned for providing high quality infantry weapons such as rapid fire light machine guns, antimateriel weapons and grenade launchers. An instructor pointing out the use of the range table. Denel aeronautics, is a maintenance repair and overhaul mro company for fixed and rotary wing aircraft including mechanical and avionic components. Contact us directly or feel free to send us an online enquiry. Denel land systems gi2 wikipedia republished wiki 2. A wide range of products are supplied to the industry.
A version for antitank guided missiles has also been developed. Artillery is a class of heavy military ranged weapons built to launch munitions far beyond the range and power of infantrys small arms. The denel land systems gi2 is an autocannon manufactured by denel land systems dls and used by the south african army, navy, air force, royal thai navy, indonesian army and navy. A breech loading, long range, water cooled mortar suitable for mounting in icv turrets. Denel land systems has received a large number of machinegun and mortar orders, and its small arms factory will be working double shifts for the next six months as a result.
Fired from a mortar with an 895mm barrel, the maximum effective range is approximately 4,000 metres. Denel land systems gi2 wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Denel land systems dualpurpose gun dpg is a dualbarrel 35 mm closeinweaponsystem ciws that is analogous in form, function and role as the rheinmetall oerlikon millennium gun, raytheon phalanx, russian ak630 and dutch goalkeeper. Denel land systems a division of denel pty ltd is a diversified hightech industrial group registered under the south african companies act, with the state. It also worked with land based systems and aerostructures and unmanned aerial vehicles. Already, 11 000 rounds have been manufactured, tested, accepted and delivered to denel land systems for qualification tests. Advanced modular infantry combat turret is a product of denel land systems capability of systems integration.
First prototype of this artillery system was revealed in 2002. Denel pmp ready to produce 30 x 173 mm ammunition for. The product range is focused on fire directing systems fds, remotely controlled turrets, weapon stations, fire control sub systems fcs and various shooting training systems. Supplier of a wide range of products to the industry. It groups together several defence and aerospace divisions and associated companies.
G545 the g5 is a proven, reliable and accurate 155 mm longrange gun with an auxiliary power unit. Denel is involved in research and development, as well as manufacturing and product support. It was created when the manufacturing subsidiaries of armscor were split off in order for armscor to become the procurement agency for south african defence force, now known as the south african national defence force, and the manufacturing divisions were grouped together under denel. Denel omc is currently responsible for the inservice support of more than 7 000 of the armoured vehicles and military trucks in service with the south african army and the south african police service and inservice support of more than 3,500 armoured vehicles in service with armed forces in more than 40 countries around the world. Denel did not disclose the country, quantity, or scope of the contract, but there is a case to be made that this country could be pakistan, which had tested the t552 sph in 2016. Longrange guns manufactured by denel land systems dls used ammunition produced by rheinmetall denel munition rdm to reach targets at distances of between 29 and 76 kilometres.
Depending on client requirements, these weapons could then be mounted on the turret or sold separately. Denel restructuring process, mandate, funding and challenges. Denel is owned by the south african government and is the largest defense firm in africa. Denel company product list catalog of military and civilian small arms belonging to denel. Media centre photo gallery denel products denel operates in the military aerospace and landward defence environment and these are some of its products developed and services offered. Group ceo of denel zwelakhe ntshepe announced the resignation today.
Denel s rg41 wacv is shown with the companys twoperson turret. Today, denel operates according to sound business principles. The 60mm long range mortar indirect fire support system is a stateoftheart mortar system produced by denel land systems. Lyttelton ingenieurswerke, a subsidiary part of the commercial network from armscor.