Hemus 2018

PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), June 1, 2018, Text: General Dynamics, Photo: General Dynamics  Vehicle Concept - A vehicle platform that is in service with armed forces on all continents; Continually evolving to meet latest operational requirements; Integration of latest cutting-edge technologies in survivability and mobility; Unique payload/gross vehicle…

PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), June 1, 2018, Text: WB GROUP, Photo: WB GROUP Micro Combat Unmanned Aircraft System WARMATE (Micro C-UAS WARMATE) is designed in order to support the following combat operations, depending on the payload in use: - Surveillance, detection, recognition and identification of the objects of interest (EO/IR payload GS9), -…

PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), May 31, 2018, Author: Bm team, Photos: Boyko Nikolov The president of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr Rumen Radev and the Minister of Defence, Mr Krasimir Karakachanov, opened the 13th International Defence Equipment Exhibition “HEMUS 2018 - Defence, Antiterrorism and Security” in Plovdiv, which started on 30th May. By…

PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), May 31, 2018, Author: Boyko Nikolov, Photo: Hristo Elkin The military business is quite different from the imposed, during the last years, market practices. Here one cannot allow a product of low quality, because on it would probably depend not one, but many lives. And in contrast with the civilian market, on the military…

PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), May 31, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova, Photo: Terem The MT-LB М1 is an armoured tracked vehicle. It is mainly used for transportation of soldiers, people, and loads. It can also be used for pulling of a trailer of total weight of 6.5 t, surveillance of the battle-field with making of records and conducting of combat…

PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), May 30, 2018, Source: Patria, Photo: Patria (Patria AMV 28A)  Patria is a trusted provider of defence, security and aviation life cycle support services and technology solutions. Besides Finland, the Group has operations in Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Poland, the United Arab Emirates, the United States and South Africa. Patria…

PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), May 30, 2018, Source: Textron Systems, Photo: Textron Systems (4×4 Armored Wheeled Vehicle) Harnessing agility and a broad base of expertise, Textron Systems’ innovative businesses design, manufacture, field and support comprehensive solutions that expand customer capabilities and deliver value. Textron Systems' businesses…

PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), May 30, 2018, Source: Otokar, Photo: Otokar (green camouflage) ARMA is a new generation modular multi-wheeled vehicle with superior tactical and technical features. Thanks to its superior mobility, high mine and ballistic protection and wide range of weapon integration options, ARMA is capable to serve modern armies in the…

PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), May 30, 2018, Source: Lurssen, Photo: Lurssen Defence Offering top speeds of over 40 knots, these Fast Patrol Boats can quickly respond to various challenges. Being built for Anti Surface Warfare they provide high performance and excellent seakeeping characteristics and are ideally suited for : - Securing and patrolling…

PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), May 30, 2018, Source: MTG Dolphin, Photo: defenceweekly.com (a Border Police ship) For the first time in the history of Bulgaria’s shipbuilding a local company is exhibiting a class of patrol ships of various sizes. Unsurprisingly, MTG Dolphin welcome a significant number of foreign delegations at their booth at HEMUS…

PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), May 30, 2018, Source: Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Bulgaria, Photo:Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Bulgaria Dear ladies and gentlemen, We are delighted to welcome the opening of the XIII Defence Equipment Exhibition “HEMUS 2018”. The exhibition has more than 20 years of history and has established itself…

PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), May 30, 2018, Source: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria, Photo: gabrovodaily.info Dear Participants, Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, The International Exhibition Hemus 2018 – Defence, Antiterrorism and Security takes place during the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. In the course of…