Vehicle Systems

Leonardo’s UK engineers are working in partnership with the Ministry of Defence, UK industry and academia to deliver a common architectural approach to vehicle protection and ‘plug and play’ sensors and effectors that are instantly configurable with any British Army vehicle and tailored to any specific operational need.

Full Vehicle Systems capability

Vehicle Missions Systems

A Mission System following the GVA approach offers a configurable, scalable suite consisting of sensors, effectors, processing and data storage, communications and HMI modules.

Vehicle Missions Systems

Modular Integrated Protection System (MIPS)

Modular Integrated Protection System (MIPS)

The MIPS programme is the UK Ministry of Defence’s approach for the development of a Sovereign Active Protection Capability for the UK Military Vehicle Fleet. As Principal Systems Integrator on MIPS, Leonardo is leading a team of defence companies tasked with improving the survivability and protection of Land Armoured Vehicles in the British Army.

Virtual Interactive Development Environment

Using state-of-the-art simulation, and cutting-edge design tools, Leonardo’s Virtual Interactive Development Environment (VIDE) delivers professional, interactive modelling and 3D conceptual engineering to help de-risk engineering projects ranging from single items to complicated system architectures.

Virtual Interactive Development Environment