South African-based defence group, Milkor is showcasing a wide range of weapon systems at the ongoing show as it seeks to make inroads in the market for defence equipment in the region. The South African firm already has a presence in India and the Middle East. Milkor has over 40 years of experience in the defence industry and today offers a large portfolio of weapons systems. Having supplied their weapons to more than 60 countries worldwide, Milkor’s weapons platform has already proven its capability in the field.
Milkor 380 UAS
The company has also emerged as a contender in the unmanned aerospace sector, with multiple platforms being introduced since its expansion in 2016. The Milkor 380, company’s newest unmanned platform has been in development since 2018 and in August, the company announced that flight test results were expected to commence towards the end of the year. Ghaazim Rylands, Chief Executive Officer of Milkor Integrated Systems, said, ‘the conglomerates’ platform design authority, has expressed their continuous evaluation of critical safety systems, operational data, platform architecture, and structural improvements to produce a system that is unlike any other system currently being offered.”
The Milkor 380 unmanned aerial system features five hardpoints – two on each wing and one at the center of the fuselage, with the ability to carry larger systems if needed. Rylands highlights the development of its state-of-the-art ground control station (GCS), featuring the latest technology for its operators.
“The GCS is sophisticated yet simple and comfortable for long endurance missions. The team used input from experienced UAV pilots to create an environment where operators can truly focus on their objective, without unnecessary distractions”. According to Milkor’s published platform specifications, the system has a maximum endurance of 35 hours, a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 1300 kg, and an external payload capacity of 210 kg.
The Milkor 380 uses a relayed line of sight (RLOS) communication network, significantly increasing its operational range. In addition, the platform offers optional satellite communications (SATCOM), extending the operational range even further.
Milkor SuperSix MRGL
Milkor has been steadily developing and expanding their arsenal of weapons, which includes their flagship the SuperSix MRGL, the single-shot grenade launcher the Stopper Convertible, the Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), and MAR (Multi shot anti-riot). The SuperSix has the capability to fire 40mm less lethal, Low and Medium Velocity NATO ammunition in quick succession. With the effective range of lethal ammunition ranging from 30m to 800m (ammunition dependent), the SuperSix enables the operator to have a strategic advantage in various scenarios. The ability to use 40mm High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) ammo allows soldiers to engage a variety of targets ranging from soft-skinned targets to anti-personnel applications.
Milkor’s assault rifle rail-mounted grenade launcher is an Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) which can be mounted onto MIR STD 1913 pica tinny rails, however, Milkor does also offer mounting to various other gun platforms, most notably the AK family. At just 1.1kg, the UBGL is one of the lightest under-barrel grenade launchers on the market. The UBGL has a unique swing open loading and re-cocking method, which increases reliability, but this design also moves the centre of gravity (COG) more towards the center of the rifle, increasing the stability and ease of operation.
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