BAE Systems Australia has unveiled an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), giving military commanders an added tactical option.
The Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System (ATLAS) Collaborative Combat Variant (CCV), a cost-effective, modular 8x8 UGV, was designed and built using BAE Systems' expertise in autonomous technology, armoured vehicles, and collaboration with industry partners.
The future battlefield will have a mix of autonomous, semi-autonomous, and man-machine teams, creating combat mass while relieving soldiers of many risky missions. ATLAS CCV will operate with high autonomy both on and off-road, complementing crewed counterparts such as infantry combat vehicles and major battle tanks at a reduced cost.
The vehicle uses existing, proven technology to give a cost-effective capability that is mission-flexible and upgradeable, allowing it to evolve in response to new and emerging technologies and threats. The ATLAS CCV is equipped with the 'VANTAGE' ATS, a lightweight, low-cost, and highly automated medium calibre turret system for unmanned platforms.
The turret features a 'man-in-the-loop' targeting system. ATLAS CCV is lightweight and compact, fitting into a conventional 20-foot ISO container or flat rack. It will also provide a logistics multiplier effect for companion crewed platforms, effectively extending the combat duration of presently operational vehicles. BAE Systems collaborated with partners like Supacat in the UK/Australia, Valhalla Turrets in Slovenia, and Victorian manufacturer Marand to deliver ATLAS CCV.
