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65 www.autosubindustry.comLeinfelden-Echterdingen / Paris At Eurosatory, one of the world%u2019s leading defence and security exhibitions, Daimler Truck will present its broad portfolio of defence mobility solutions from 15 to 19 June at outdoor stand ExtPe6b D127. The manufacturer will showcase solutions ranging from traditional military logistics and frontline mobility and defence technologies to truckbased air defence and autonomous systems. In addition to eight vehicle exhibits, a key focus will be on the company%u2019s expanded service offering through Integrated Product Support..Dennis Kinzelmann, CEO Daimler Truck Defence: %u201cWith our strong industrial base, Daimler Truck has the capacity to integrate military variants into our large-scale production at any time and deliver them quickly and in significant volumes. Our broad portfolio, the major defence contracts secured in recent months, and the decades-long trust placed in our vehicles and services by customers in more than one hundred countries demonstrate our ability to provide comprehensive mobility and logistics solutions worldwide and support them reliably throughout their lifecycle.%u201dAs part of its growth strategy, Daimler Truck is expanding its production, sales and service capabilities while continuing to build strong partnerships with specialized defence companies. Proven vehicle platforms, which can be manufactured by Daimler Truck in high triple digit volumes per day, are combined with mission systems and superstructures supplied by dedicated defence technology partners. At Eurosatory, Daimler Truck will also showcase joint developments with several of its strategic partners:The Arocs 4463AK has been designed as a heavy-duty tractor unit for military transport and deployment missions. The vehicle on display features a protected cab developed by KNDS. The exhibit is a prototype equipped with ballistic, mine and IED protection. Integrated systems include a CBRN overpressure filtration system, a roof-mounted weapon station mount, an intercom system and a camera based rear view system. The cab is manufactured using a hot-forming process and robotic welding technology, enabling precise and efficient production while reducing weight without compromising structural strength.The vehicle is also equipped with a heavy duty fifth-wheel coupling, a dual HPC winch system rated at 25 tonnes each, and a central tyre inflation system. With a gross combination weight of up to 250 tonnes, the platform is ideally suited for the transport and recovery of heavy military vehicles.