On the morning of November 13, China Ordnance Industry Group took the form of a new product launch conference for the first time in the weapons hall of Zhuhai Air Show 2024 to demonstrate to the outside world the "digital intelligence-enhanced military trade synthesis" launched in response to the new changes in modern warfare, the "Brigade" combat system, and the top ten new combat equipment in it. The press conference presented the development ideas of China's land equipment in the direction of systematization, computerization, intelligence and dismanning through a completely new model.
The latest military combat innovations were also presented.
Who is China Ordnance Industry Group Co., Ltd? China Ordnance Industry Group Co., Ltd. is the state-owned holding company specializing in research and development of weapons and equipment of the People's Liberation Army and the backbone of research and development of damage and information equipment for the three armed forces (Navy, Air Force and Army). Its products cover six main fields, including armored assault, air and anti-artillery defense, missiles, long-range suppression, precision strike, efficient damage and information night vision, providing a conglomerate of strategic and basic technology equipment.  |
Ordnance Industry Group is the only public enterprise among the major military industry groups that provides weapons, equipment and technical support services to the army, navy, air force and missile force. , information support forces, armed police, and public security In addition to supplying the army with major battle equipment such as tanks and armored vehicles, long-range suppression systems, air defense, and anti-missile equipment, the Group also provides strategic and basic products such as smart munitions, optoelectronic information, and damaging technology to various services and weapons. Ordnance Industry Group currently has more than 50 directly managed subgroups and units, mainly distributed in 30 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions including Beijing, Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia. It has established more than 100 foreign subsidiaries and representative offices in more than 70 countries and regions around the world. By the end of 2023, the total assets of the group company amounted to 558.4 billion yuan and the total number of employees was 223,000. It was rated Level A in the performance evaluation of the State Council's Commission for Supervision and Administration of State Assets for 20 consecutive years and 6 terms, ranking 160th among the world's top 500 companies. |
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According to the host of the press conference, in the past two years, advanced technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence have developed rapidly, not only entering people's lives but also modern warfare. In recent years, many conflicts have broken out around the world, changing the outside world's view of modern warfare. As a defense industry builder, Ordnance Industry Group has been thinking about how to adapt to the development of new technologies, create an environment suitable for modern warfare, and how to adapt to the complex and ever-changing land combat environment, how to adapt to a new combat model with high uncertainty, and how to create a new generation of land combat forces for users.
The new "digital intelligence-enhanced military trade combined brigade" system has an information-based intelligent command and control system as its core; it integrates and connects the full range of land combat equipment, and focuses on diversified combat tasks in a flexible and modular model. The combinations form organizations and systems of different scales and different combat purposes, Ordnance Industry Group says.
Based on this new idea of systematic construction, ten new products were released at the meeting, including a new generation of armored wheeled vehicles and a new generation of artillery in terms of main battle equipment; in terms of expanding the field of new quality and new domains, it includes various types of new quality combat forces, such as unmanned aerial vehicles, patrol bombs, unmanned vehicles, electronic protection, etc. In terms of informatization capability construction, the “Brigade of Military Trade Synthesis Enabled by Digital Intelligence” has been released, which focuses on the construction results in terms of situational awareness, intelligent network connection and intelligent accusation of various systematization capabilities. At the same time, it combines the entire industrial chain and technical service assurance capability of the entire life cycle of the Weapons Industrial Group to provide users with a comprehensive training solution.
The ten new products released include:
Two domestically produced new-generation wheeled armored vehicles - VN22 6×6 and VN23 8×8 - according to the introduction, these two armored vehicles have completed the national pure-blood generational change, with a “Chinese heart” and “strong combat power,” equipped with a new engine and AT automatic transmission, significantly improve lift and mobility, to meet the demand for personnel transport and firepower configuration, to achieve high-speed driving in complex terrain and small areas of the “black science and technology” automatic driving function. At the same time, the vehicle significantly improves the protection capability, anti-bullet, anti-mine have reached the international level 4 or above, also has a drone reconnaissance module, anti-drone defense module, which significantly improves the survival of the product on the battlefield. The rapid reaction force formed using the new-generation wheeled armored vehicle VN22/VN23 as the chassis and equipped with various deformable linings will become a weapon for emergency response in modern warfare.
Vehicles VN22 6×6 and VN23 8×8 - Photo Observer
The DS1 Accompanying Electronic Countermeasures System is an electronic protection equipment specially developed for mobile forces, which adopts the next-generation 6×6 wheeled armored chassis belonging to the above, and by virtue of the various electronic plans, it can meet the mobile forces to defend against hotspot threats such as missiles, suicide drones and remotely controlled bombs, etc., and at the same time, it can carry out effective reconnaissance and suppression of the enemy's communications and radars. In terms of system integration, it is software-defined integrated to ensure that “the enemy cannot get through and I will not be disturbed,” and can provide a reliable “electronic shield” for the mobile force in the tasks of accompanying mobile assault and VIP defense.
The DS1 Accompanying Electronic Countermeasures System - Photo Observer
The VU-T10 medium-sized unmanned combat system is the flagship product of the new generation of ground-based unmanned equipment, which adopts a hybrid module with long endurance and a modular top-loading design, and is currently capable of carrying, among other things, a 7.62mm general-purpose machine gun, a 30mm artillery gun and various types of anti-tank missiles, and is not only capable of completing anti-terrorism patrol missions independently, but is also able to cooperate with main battle tanks and armored vehicles in coordinated operations. It is also equipped with a relay communication system in the form of a tethered drone, which increases the range to more than 25 kilometers to cope with long-distance maneuvers. Combined with the previous VT4, VT5 and other star combat equipment, they form a new generation mobile assault combat system, which realizes both offensive and defensive capabilities, and the synergistic manned and unmanned capability can meet the rapid occupation of key areas, and is the “mobile fortress” of the whole synthetic brigade system.
The VU-T10 medium-sized unmanned combat system - Photo Observer
The new generation of SH-16A wheeled self-propelled artillery realizes the one-button control technology of the whole system, from firepower deployment, loading, gun adjustment, launch and retreat, everything can be completed with a single button. The 16A adopts a 155mm 52-caliber body. The 8×8 wheeled armored chassis ensures lightning protection and bulletproof performance, and can also meet the needs of modular replacement on various chassis. According to reports, the SH-16A uses a "magazine" design for ammunition supply. The "magazine" with preloaded ammunition can be integrated and replaced. It is the world's first wheeled armored self-propelled artillery to use this technology.
The new generation of SH-16A wheeled self-propelled artillery - Photo Observer
The T20 (Sharp Eagle FX8000A) is a “perfect combination of functionality and cost-effectiveness,” capable of carrying radar, optoelectronics and other payloads for reconnaissance and target positioning, and at the same time can be equipped with air-to-ground missiles and guided bombs to carry out precision strikes on key targets and moving targets, with a maneuvering range of up to 300 kilometers. The range is up to 300 kilometers and can go up to more than 1,000 kilometers with the addition of a satellite communication module, while the flight time can reach 20 hours, meeting the airspace coordination of all kinds of tactical forces. In addition, the T20 is equipped with a radar-shielded warning device on the fuselage, which can suppress enemy radars to improve survival on the battlefield. Integrated in the land combat system, T20 can empower fire guidance, air-ground coordinated joint strikes and air-ground coordinated joint assaults, and is the core product of the entire land area three-dimensional combat.
The T20 (Sharp Eagle FX8000A) - Photo Observer
The CR500B unmanned helicopter combat system, unmanned helicopters without runway vertical takeoff and landing as a feature, also can complete the target reconnaissance and positioning, precision fire strikes and electronic suppression and other types of combat tasks. The aircraft can fly low, hover and seal control, with plateau and mountain combat capability, load of more than 160 kg, flight time of more than 5 hours, the ceiling is more than 6,000 meters, and can carry all types of load equipment, including optoelectronics, weapons and ammunition, and other reconnaissance equipment. In addition to independent combat, the product can also form “swarms” for joint strikes in complex missions. With the ability to take off and land autonomously without runway, it is a perfect complement to the tactical general combat forces in the land area by accompanying the whole range of land combat forces, including artillery, armor, and reconnaissance forces.
The CR500B unmanned helicopter combat system - Photo Observer
The new integrated combat system composed of Flying Dragon 60A rounds and SR5 mobile long-range rockets perfectly combines the special functions of rounds and the firepower of rockets, and comprehensively improves the system's overall capability of “self-closing loop” construction in remote target detection, “targeted killing” of moving targets/key targets, sealing control and suppression in key areas, as well as final damage assessment. The system's “self-closing loop” of comprehensive capability building, such as detection of remote targets, “targeted killing” of moving targets/key targets, blocking and suppression of key areas, and final damage assessment. The missile patrol system is automatically launched from SR5, quickly reaches the combat area and then hovers, after finding the target, it can also complete the precision strike, realizing 100 kilometers and 1 hour of airtime. Not only can it carry out independent combat, but also can launch at least 10 or more rounds at a time to carry out intelligent grouping, to meet the convenient operation of the operator, the rocket artillery system equipped with rounds can meet the saturation strikes on various occasions, is a typical case of new combat power empowering the traditional equipment to create a new power.
The new integrated combat system composed of Flying Dragon 60A rounds and SR5 mobile long-range rockets - Photo Observer
The ASN301 anti-radiation suicide UAV's mission is to carry out “targeted killing” against enemy ground radar and long-time suppression of enemy air defense systems, with a flight time of four hours, to meet a variety of tactical tasks in conjunction with the observation and combat unmanned aerial vehicles and ground forces, and its choice of anti-radiation The anti-radiation guiding head is sensitive and covers a wide range of targets. It adopts containerized launching and is highly integrated, and can accompany all types of mobile units. The product adopts modularized design, and can form a series of white light, infrared and other types by changing the guiding head. For the defense of the drone system is gradually perfected, the inspection and attack one drone is very limited, ASN301 is precisely the enemy air defense force is an effective means of countermeasures, not only can be independent combat, but also with artillery, armor and other coordinated operations, but also able to form a “heterogeneous drone clusters” combat system, complete the enemy air defense system of surprise defense, after the ASN301 against the enemy radar, enemy air defense system failure, and then by the key targets of “targeted killing”. It can also form a “heterogeneous UAV cluster” combat system to complete the surprise defense of the enemy's air defense system, and after the ASN301 strikes the enemy's radar and the enemy's air defense system fails, the UAV will then carry out a “targeted killing” of the key targets.
The ASN301 anti-radiation suicide UAV's mission - Photo Observer
The last new product released is the core equipment of the Synthesis Brigade, the Digital Intelligence Enabled Military Trade Synthesis Brigade Charge Information System, which is able to enhance the agility of the entire force, and is the key equipment and nerve center to cope with the uncertainty of the entire battlefield, providing the combat forces with the “Transparent Battlefield” - situational awareness capabilities, “intelligent network” communication capabilities, “intelligent charge” command and dispatch capabilities, etc. The system is a key equipment and nerve center to deal with the uncertainty of the whole battlefield, providing combat forces with “transparent battlefield” - situational awareness, “intelligent network” communication capability, “intelligent accusation” command and scheduling capability, and so on. The “Transparent Battlefield” sub-system is capable of integrating three-dimensional intelligence resources from the sky, the air and the ground to form a “posture map” of key information for subsequent precise command. The “intelligent network connection” sub-system can integrate various types of communication resources, including satellite communication, UAV relay communication, ground tactical network communication, etc., so as to meet the demand for communication use in various complex terrains and environments. "Intelligent accusation” sub-system can provide auxiliary decision-making function, significantly reduce the difficulty of commanders and staff officers in command, provide special function of visualization command in the process of combat, and meet the function of ‘flat’ command for key targets and special targets under special circumstances. This "Digital Intelligence Empowered Military Trade Combined Brigade" aims to demonstrate the four core capabilities of "transparent battlefield", "intelligent networking", "intelligent command and control" and "multi-dimensional operations" to various users, and provide global users with a comprehensive solution for the entire industry chain and the entire life cycle, with a system, organization and system, with the goal of forming a practical combat capability.
The Digital and Intelligent Empowerment of Military and Trade Synthesis Brigade - Photo Observer
The fighting “Robo Wolf.” Its weight is 100 kilograms and larger than the reconnaissance type. An automatic rifle is mounted on the back.
The "Precision Strike Wolf".
This year, the total number of exhibits and equipment of the Weapon Industry Group reached 225 items, of which 68 items were exhibited for the first time, accounting for 30% of the total number of exhibits, the product specifications and the exhibition area created a new record high, the key systems and products and equipment including:
Motorized assault system focusing on displaying VT4A main battle tanks, VT5U light unmanned tanks, VN20 tracked heavy infantry fighting vehicles, VN22, VN23 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles, VU-T10 unmanned ground combat platforms, and other land combat equipment. VN22, VN23 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles, VU-T10 unmanned ground combat platforms and other land combat equipment, highlighting the new capabilities of manned/unmanned coordinated combat and the thunderous power of the “steel torrent”.
The VT4A
The firepower strike system focuses on the display of AR3, SR5 as the representative of the multi-barrel rocket launcher, SH15 vehicle-mounted artillery gun, SH16A wheeled self-propelled howitzer as the representative of the artillery products and accessories and guided munitions.
The air and missile defense system focuses on a series of air defense weapons, such as the Tianlong integrated missile air defense system, laser weapon system, combined bomb and gun system for air defense, etc. (protection effect “Golden Bell Shield” and “Iron Cloth Shirt”).
The armor-proof attack system focuses on the display of Red Arrow 9A, Red Arrow 10E, Red Arrow 12E and other weapons.
The unmanned aircraft system mainly focuses on the display of BZK005E and other unmanned aircraft products from the war industry.
The on-site host said that the above-mentioned equipment and systems were statically displayed and dynamically performed in the weapons hall and the ground equipment dynamic exhibition area of the Zhuhai Air Show, showing the appearance of the new generation of military trade system to the on-site audience and visiting customers.
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