Leonardo DRS has accepted a contract to supply and equip battle management systems for the Royal Thai Army’s Stryker 8×8 armored fighting vehicles.
The deal, costing over $7 million, will see the company deliver its proprietary command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) hardware and software for the fleet.
Devices to be provided are international versions of the battle management systems employed in US Army ground vehicles.
Additional tasks include the configuration of cyber protection networks, software installation, and operational training and sustainment for the Southeast Asian customer.
Once integrated, Leonardo’s battle management systems are expected to improve the Stryker fleet’s tactical operations, situational awareness, and injured troop recovery across challenging domains.
Work for the contract will be facilitated in cooperation with local Thai industry partner Chaiseri Defense.
“Today’s complex threat environment requires allied forces be equipped with the most modern capabilities,” Leonardo DRS Land Electronics VP and General Manager Bill Guyan said.
“Together with our teammate, Chaiseri Defense, we are proud to support our Royal Thailand Army allies by delivering proven capability and deep integration experience to ensure warfighters have the right tools for success on the battlefield.”
The Stryker Vehicle
The Stryker, developed by General Dynamics, is a 22-foot (7-meter) combat system weighing 19 tons (17,237 kilograms).
It can carry up to nine passengers and is protected with bolt-on ceramic armor that can withstand 14.5×114 millimeter shells.
The vehicle’s main weapon ranges from a grenade launcher to a tank gun, while its supporting armaments include 12.7-millimeter and 7.62-millimeter machine guns.
The Stryker is powered by a 350-horsepower Caterpillar engine for a maximum speed of 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour and a range of 310 miles (499 kilometers).
