Model VAB ARLAD Promodels

Promodel offers you a model of the latest version of the VAB designed for anti-drone warfare developed by STAT.

There are certain models that cannot be classified as indestructible or indestructible, but after dozens of versions, here is the latest variant of the VAB, from the 1970s, with this drone hunter model called ARLAD (Adaptation Réactive pour la Lutte Anti-Drones).

There are not many armored vehicles that have done better in terms of variants on the same base.

Our model of the VAB ARLAD faithfully reproduces the specific characteristics of this armored vehicle used by the French army, including:
• Detection radar capable of identifying drones at long range.
• 40 mm grenade launcher with Airburst ammunition for effective drone neutralization.
• Roof fittings for ammunition boxes.
• Anemometer mast.

Why choose a Promodels model?

• Accuracy and realism: Every detail is carefully reproduced to offer a model that is faithful to reality.
• Manufacturing quality: Promodels uses durable materials and high-end finishes to guarantee a robust and attractive product.

The VAB ARLAD is an EMAT initiative developed by the STAT, Arquus and CS Group for a key anti-drone system for French defense.

Discover its capabilities and deployment.
In December 2022, the Army Technical Section (STAT) validated the latest firing campaign for the ARLAD system, integrated into an Armored Forward Vehicle (VAB). This project, launched in 2020 in response to an operational emergency, aims to provide ground forces with an effective tool against the growing threat of drones.

The VAB ARLAD combines several technologies:
- A detection radar capable of identifying a mini-drone at a distance of 2,500 meters, similar to that of the MILAD (Joint Anti-Drone System) system.
- A 40 mm grenade launcher using Airburst ammunition. This ammunition generates a blast and a spray of pellets within a 10-meter radius, ideal for countering swarms of drones or highly mobile devices.
- An intelligent firing system, enhanced by the integration of weather parameters and the adaptation of grenade trajectories based on drone behavior.

Gradual deployment in the Army
Although a few units were tested in the Sahel in 2021, the VAB ARLAD was not yet operational on a large scale. However, STAT announced that the system is now in series production and has been integrated into the All-Weapons Anti-Aircraft Training Center (LATTA) based in Biscarosse. This deployment is expected to be extended to all artillery regiments.

A key industrial partnership
The development of the VAB ARLAD was supported by Arquus and CS Group, two major players in French defense. These companies also contributed to the MILAD program, thereby strengthening the consistency of the army's anti-drone systems.

A persistent challenge: the limited number of VAB ARLADs
Only 12 VAB ARLADs will be deployed, a number considered insufficient to equip all ground forces in the face of the proliferation of drones on modern battlefields. Despite this, this innovation marks a crucial step in the modernization of French defense capabilities.

Sources articles:
https://blablachars.blogspot.com/2022/11/campagne-de-tir-su-systeme-arlad.html
https://www.opex360.com/2024/04/14/lutte-antidrone-le-vehicule-de-lavant-blinde-arlad-fait-son-entree-dans-les-rangs-de-larmee-de-terre/