Coventry-based NP Aerospace Ltd has been awarded a two-year contract by FFG to supply its lightweight CAMAC armour for 181 WIESEL 1 Armoured Weapons Carriers (AWCs) for
the German Army.

This patented composite vehicle armour is said to provide ‘enhanced survivability for platform and crew, increased ground manoeuvrability and improved air transportability’.

WIESEL 1 was developed to meet the need for an air-transportable tracked vehicle for use by airborne troops. The key focus of the German government-funded upgrade programme is chassis improvements, ballistic and mine protection and the integration of communications and weapons systems.

It applies to three AWC variants, which will remain in service beyond 2030.

James Kempston, CEO of NP Aerospace (www.npaerospace.com), said: “We are thrilled with this contract award and the relationship we have built with FFG in securing this opportunity.

“It further highlights NP Aerospace’s world-class armour technology and our ability to deliver complex vehicle armour integration programmes.”