ASCOD

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2000
Total Production : 982
Total Cost : USD $5 billion

The ASCOD (Austrian-Spanish Co-Operative Development) is a medium-weight infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) designed to meet the requirements of the Spanish and Austrian Armies. The ASCOD survivability on the battlefield is achieved through add-on armor and the hull's low profile. The armored chassis can accept a variety of gun systems such as 30mm and 105mm cannons, mortar or remote weapon stations. Besides, the ASCOD can integrate surface-to-air missiles and anti-tank missile systems. This armored vehicle received the Pizarro and Ulan designations in the Spanish and Austrian Armies respectively following its entry into service in the year 2000 and 2002. In March 2010, the United Kingdom (UK) Ministry of Defense (MoD) selected the ASCOD platform for its FRES Scout requirement under the Scout SV designation.

Model Status Year Produced
ASCOD Active 2000 373
Ajax Active 2017 245
Atlas Active 2020 38
Apollo Active 2020 50
Ares Active 2020 93
Athena Active 2020 112
Argus Active 2020 51
ASCOD 2 Active 2024 2
ASCOD Sabrah Active 2024 ?



ASCOD

Group : Tracked Armored Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : ASCOD SV (Specialist Variant for the British Army), Austrian-Spanish Co-Operative Development, Pizarro, Ulan
Origin : Austria, Spain
Contractor : General Dynamics European Land Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2000
Total Production : 373
Unitary Cost : EUR €2.6 million

The ASCOD/Pizarro features a Mauser MK30-2 30mm main gun with secondary 7.62mm coaxial machine gun. The Pizarro Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) can transport up to eight infantryman inside the rear compartment with a crew of three-man (commander, driver and gunner). In addition to the IFV, a command post version of Pizarro was produced for the Spanish Army. The vehicle can easily be adapted to the recovery, repair, ambulance, forward observer and engineering roles. The Spanish Army had a requirement for 356 Pizarros with final deliveries due in 2012. The Austrian Army required 112 Ulans with deliveries between 2002 and 2004. The Pizarro armored vehicle achieved initial operational capability in 2000 with the Spanish Army.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
AustriaActive 112/112
SpainActive 117/261 The program's original scope was for 356 armored vehicles but was slashed to 190. In May 2013 the Spanish Army took the decision to reduce the Pizarro fleet to only 117 armored vehicles due to budget cuts.
Specifications
Notes
Ammunition Load 402
Crew 3
Rolling Rubber Wheels 7
Troops 8
Dimensions
Height 2.7 meter
Length 6.2 meter
Main Gun Caliber 30 millimeter
Width 3.0 meter
Mass
Combat Weight 31,000 kilogram
Empty Weight 25,000 kilogram
Operational Weight 28,000 kilogram
Performance
Max Range 500 kilometer
Power
Power 600 shp
Speed
Cross Country Speed 50 kph
Top Speed 72 kph
Gear
Medium Caliber Cannons
MK 30-21
Vehicle Engines
8V 183 TE221



Ajax

Group : Tracked Armored Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : ASCOD SV, FRES Specialist Vehicle, Scout Specialist Vehicle, Scout SV
Origin : United Kingdom
Contractors : General Dynamics United Kingdom*, Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2017
Total Production : 245
Development Cost : GBP £500 million

The British Army Scout Specialist Vehicle (SV), originally known as the ASCOD SV, is a fully digitized, medium-weight, tracked armored vehicle developed under the FRES Specialist Vehicle initiative as the replacement for the CVR(T) fleet. The basic version is expected to serve as Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) equipped with a 40mm CTA cannon installed on an advanced armored turret. The Scout SV is expected to serve as the basis for the development of recovery, repair and Protected Mobility Recce Support (PMRS) vehicles. The Scout SV contract for up to 580 vehicles was awarded to General Dynamics UK in March 2010. The first Scout SV prototype was unveiled at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) held at Millbrook Proving Ground near Milton Keynes in June 25-26 2014.

The Scout SV features a service life of up to 30 years with a combat weight between 42 and 45 tons and equipped with an advanced turret produced by Lockheed Martin UK. All variants will share the same electronic architecture with ease of maintenance, training and lower costs through the life of the vehicles. In September 2015 the Scout SV was re-named Ajax.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
United KingdomActive 245/245
Specifications
Notes
Rolling Rubber Wheels 7
Dimensions
Main Gun Caliber 40 millimeter
Mass
Combat Weight 42,000 kilogram
Power
Power 600 kW
Time
Service Life 30 year
Gear
Medium Caliber Cannons
CTWS1
Optronic Systems
Orion1
Vehicle Engines
8V 199 TE211



Atlas

Group : Recovery & Repair Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : Scout Recovery
Origin : United Kingdom
Contractor : General Dynamics United Kingdom
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2020
Total Production : 38

The British Army Scout Recovery, now Atlas, is a fully digitized, medium-weight, tracked armored vehicle developed under the FRES initiative as the replacement for the CVR(T) fleet. The Scout Recovery is intended as a recovery for the Scout armored vehicle family. The Scout vehicle family features a service life of up to 30 years with a combat weight between 42 and 45 tons. All variants will share the same electronic architecture with ease of maintenance, training and lower costs through the life of the vehicles. The Scout SV vehicle family contract for up to 580 vehicles was awarded to General Dynamics UK in March 2010. The first Scout SV prototype was unveiled at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) held at Millbrook Proving Ground near Milton Keynes in June 25-26 2014.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
United KingdomActive 19/38
Specifications
Notes
Rolling Rubber Wheels 7
Mass
Max Weight 42,000 kilogram
Time
Service Life 30 year
Gear
Vehicle Engines
8V 199 TE211



Apollo

Group : Recovery & Repair Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : Scout Repair
Origin : United Kingdom
Contractor : General Dynamics United Kingdom
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2020
Total Production : 50

The British Army Scout Repair, now Apollo, is a fully digitized, medium-weight, tracked armored vehicle developed under the FRES initiative as the replacement for the CVR(T) fleet. The Scout Repair is intended as a mobile repair workshop for the Scout armored vehicle family. The Scout vehicle family features a service life of up to 30 years with a combat weight between 42 and 45 tons. All variants will share the same electronic architecture with ease of maintenance, training and lower costs through the life of the vehicles. The Scout SV vehicle family contract for up to 580 vehicles was awarded to General Dynamics UK in March 2010. The first Scout SV prototype was unveiled at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) held at Millbrook Proving Ground near Milton Keynes in June 25-26 2014.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
United KingdomActive 21/50
Specifications
Notes
Rolling Rubber Wheels 7
Mass
Max Weight 42,000 kilogram
Time
Service Life 30 year
Gear
Vehicle Engines
8V 199 TE211



Ares

Group : Tracked Armored Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : Protected Mobility Recce Support, Scout PMRS
Origin : United Kingdom
Contractor : General Dynamics United Kingdom
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2020
Total Production : 93

The British Army Scout Protected Mobility Recce Support (PMRS), now Ares, is a fully digitized, medium-weight, tracked armored vehicle developed under the FRES initiative as the replacement for the CVR(T) fleet. The Scout PMRS is intended to serve as armored personnel carrier (APC), reconnaissance vehicle and fire support vehicle utilizing a roof-mounted remote weapon station. The Scout vehicle family features a service life of up to 30 years with a combat weight between 42 and 45 tons. All variants will share the same electronic architecture with ease of maintenance, training and lower costs through the life of the vehicles. The Scout SV vehicle family contract for up to 580 vehicles was awarded to General Dynamics UK in March 2010. The first Scout SV prototype was unveiled at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) held at Millbrook Proving Ground near Milton Keynes in June 25-26 2014.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
United KingdomActive 37/93
Specifications
Notes
Rolling Rubber Wheels 7
Mass
Combat Weight 42,000 kilogram
Time
Service Life 30 year
Gear
Vehicle Engines
8V 199 TE211



Athena

Group : Communications & Control Vehicles
Status : Active
Origin : United Kingdom
Contractor : General Dynamics United Kingdom
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2020
Total Production : 112

The British Army Athena is a command and control (C2) fully digitized, medium-weight, tracked armored vehicle developed under the FRES initiative as the replacement for the CVR(T) fleet. Derived from the Scout PMRS platform is intended to serve as mobile command post. The Scout vehicle family features a service life of up to 30 years with a combat weight between 42 and 45 tons. All variants will share the same electronic architecture with ease of maintenance, training and lower costs through the life of the vehicles. The Scout SV vehicle family contract for up to 580 vehicles was awarded to General Dynamics UK in March 2010. The first Scout SV prototype was unveiled at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) held at Millbrook Proving Ground near Milton Keynes in June 25-26 2014.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
United KingdomActive 25/112
Specifications
Notes
Rolling Rubber Wheels 7
Mass
Max Weight 42,000 kilogram
Time
Service Life 30 year
Gear
Vehicle Engines
8V 199 TE211



Argus

Group : Engineering Vehicles
Status : Active
Origin : United Kingdom
Contractor : General Dynamics United Kingdom
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2020
Total Production : 51

The British Army Argus is a fully digitized, medium-weight, tracked engineering vehicle developed under the FRES initiative as the replacement for the CVR(T) fleet. Derived from the Scout PMRS platform is intended to serve as a front-line engineering vehicle. The Scout vehicle family features a service life of up to 30 years with a combat weight between 42 and 45 tons. All variants will share the same electronic architecture with ease of maintenance, training and lower costs through the life of the vehicles. The Scout SV vehicle family contract for up to 580 vehicles was awarded to General Dynamics UK in March 2010. The first Scout SV prototype was unveiled at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) held at Millbrook Proving Ground near Milton Keynes in June 25-26 2014.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
United KingdomActive 16/51
Specifications
Notes
Rolling Rubber Wheels 7
Mass
Max Weight 42,000 kilogram
Time
Service Life 30 year
Gear
Vehicle Engines
8V 199 TE211



ASCOD 2

Group : Tracked Armored Vehicles
Status : Active
Origin : Austria
Contractor : General Dynamics European Land Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : March 2024
Total Production : 2

The General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) ASCOD 2 is a 35-ton second generation of the ASCOD tracked vehicle family equipped with rubber tracks to decrease the noise and vibration levels. Besides, ASCOD 2 features improved survivability through an innovative mine protection solution, superior mobility on and off-road, increased ergonomics and crew comfort. Its carries a crew of three-man (gunner, driver and commander) plus seven fully equipped infantrymen along with a roof-mounted Lemur 12,7mm remote weapon station. Its mine protection system, compliant with NATO STANAG 4569 standard, combines advanced construction design and innovative shock-attenuation devices. The ASCOD 2 was unveiled in June 2014 at the Eurosatory exhibition, Paris, France.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
LatviaPlanned ? Selected by Latvia in November 2024
PhilippinesActive 2 Command vehicle (1) and recovery vehicle (1)
Specifications
Notes
Dimensions
Main Gun Caliber 12.7 millimeter
Mass
Combat Weight 35,000 kilogram
Gear
Weapon Stations
Lemur1



ASCOD Sabrah

Group : Main Battle Tanks
Status : Active
Origin : Israel, Spain
Contractors : Elbit Systems, General Dynamics European Land Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : March 2024
Total Production : ?

The ASCOD Sabrah is a light tank developed on the tracked chassis of the General Dynamics European Land Systems Santa Barbara ASCOD armored vehicle and an Elbit Systems 105mm turret. The 30-ton ASCOD Sabrah light tank was first ordered by an undisclosed Asia-Pacific country in January 2021.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
PhilippinesActive 18
Specifications
Notes
Crew 4
Rolling Rubber Wheels 7
Dimensions
Height 2.7 meter
Length 6.2 meter
Main Gun Caliber 105 millimeter
Width 3.0 meter
Mass
Combat Weight 30,000 kilogram
Empty Weight 25,000 kilogram
Operational Weight 28,000 kilogram
Performance
Max Range 500 kilometer
Power
Power 600 shp
Speed
Cross Country Speed 50 kph
Top Speed 72 kph
Gear
Vehicle Engines
8V 183 TE221

News

Wednesday, 20 November, 2024
Latvia Selects General Dynamics European Land Systems ASCOD 2 as New Tracked Combat Vehicle

The Latvian Ministry of Defense and General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS)-Santa Bárbara Sistemas have entered contract negotiations for new tracked combat vehicles.

Tuesday, 26 January, 2021
Undisclosed Asia-Pacific Country Orders Sabrah Light Tanks

Haifa, Israel, January 26, 2021 – Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT and TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems” or “the Company”) announced today that it was awarded a contract valued

Monday, 18 September, 2017
British Army Takes Delivery of Two Ajax Armored Vehicles for Acceptance Testing

Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales – In a significant milestone for the AJAX programme, General Dynamics Land Systems–UK has presented vehicles to Government Acceptance Testing

Friday, 15 September, 2017
British Army Ajax Armored Vehicle Starts Firing Tests of CT40 Cannon

ExCeL Exhibition Centre, London – General Dynamics Land Systems–UK has begun the industry manned live firing phase of the AJAX programme, with the CTA International 40mm (CT40) cannon.

Thursday, 14 September, 2017
Spanish Army Armored Vehicles Outfitted with BMS-LINCE Battle Management System

About thirty Spanish Army’s light armoured vehicles deployed in Latvia are equipped with the BMS-Lince Command and Control system The system helps battlefield commanders

Tuesday, 28 June, 2016
Ajax Armored Vehicle Family Ares Prototype Completes Initial Air Portability Trials

Oakdale, South Wales – General Dynamics Land Systems-UK has completed initial air portability trials for the AJAX family of vehicles at the Joint Air Delivery Test and Evaluation

Wednesday, 13 April, 2016
Ajax Armored Vehicle Successfully Completes Major Live Firing Test

Oakdale, South Wales – General Dynamics Land Systems-UK has successfully completed the early live firing test programme for the AJAX platform - the British Army’s new Armoured

Tuesday, 29 September, 2015
Saab Unveils New Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System

Defence and security company Saab presents new configurations for the Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System (MCS).

Thursday, 30 July, 2015
UK MoD Orders Orion Primary Sight for Scout SV

Thales is announcing today the award of a £125M contract for the supply of Sighting Systems and Ancillary Equipment to General Dynamics UK for the Production Phase of the

Thursday, 23 July, 2015
General Dynamics UK Awarded SCOUT SV Support Contract

Oakdale, South Wales – General Dynamics UK has been awarded a £390 million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide in-service support for the SCOUT Specialist

Wednesday, 1 July, 2015
UK MoD Orders 515 40mm CT Cannons for Warrior and Scout SV Armored Vehicles

The Defence Secretary has announced that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a £150 million contract to supply a new cannon capability for the UK Armed Forces.

Wednesday, 27 May, 2015
British Army's Scout SV Armored Fighting Vehicle to Get 8V 199 TE21 Engines

Rolls-Royce has received an order from General Dynamics European Land Systems for the delivery of 589 MTU Series 199 diesel engines for use in the new SCOUT Specialist Vehicle

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State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
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Decom - Date of Decommissioning

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