The Upgraded MIDS Tactical Command Vehicle

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Renault Trucks Defense and Thales SA have unveiled the new version of the MIDS tactical command post vehicle.

Integrating a mobile system for managing large-scale events and crises, the MIDS is designed for public security missions, protection and coordination for urban events, crisis management and law enforcement.

According to HLS Today the mobile, interconnected command post is equipped with a range of systems required to keep track of a tactical picture in real-time, using a suite of communications and command systems (professional mobile radio, LTE or 4G technology, satcom). The vehicle is thereby able to centralize information from field units and issue new instructions in real-time. MIDS can share information with its command center and higher levels of command as operations proceed.

IHLS – Israel Homeland Security

The vehicle is equipped with three workstations and two commanding officer stations. It incorporates perimeter video surveillance subsystems, a mini-UAV and an observation camera. The crew can deploy the mini-UAV to provide visibility one kilometre ahead and collect images in real time.

The vehicle has been developed to be very mobile and well protected, allowing the crew to monitor an event and/or crisis continuously in safety. The Battlenet Inside network integrates all the systems to bring real-time on-screen information to the vehicle’s driver and commander.