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The Milkor 380 uses a relayed line of
MILKOR EYES SE ASIA MARKET sight (RLOS) communication network,
significantly increasing its opera-
tional range. In addition, the platform
offers optional satellite communi-
cations (SATCOM), extending the
operational range even further.

Milkor SuperSix MRGL

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

RTAF TRAINS along with the French Air Force (Armee
de L’air) undertook their own multilat-
eral trainings. The visits took place
IN JAPAN between 10-13 August. Both Thailand
and France are part of the United
The Royal Thai Air Force’s 601st Nations and Yokota Air Base is one of
Squadron which operates the C-130 seven U.S. bases designated for joint
Hercules, visited Japan recently and United Nations Command - Rear use.

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