ASCOD SV - Tonnes of capability for Scout

ASCOD SV has been designed to a rating of 42 tonnes, and incorporates a fully proven transmission rated at 45 tonnes. This means the load carrying ability of ASCOD SV meets the full Scout requirement now and won't require a major upgrade programme to deliver all the variants.

Based on a proven European design, it's the latest-generation vehicle developed specifically for the Scout programme by a team of General Dynamics engineers in Britain and Europe. It is a low-risk choice for Scout, with tonnes of weight and growth potential.

It offers tonnes of protection, as well as one common-base platform which can meet the whole of the requirement. Its turret is designed by Lockheed Martin UK INSYS, specifically for the British Army's scout role.

ASCOD SV offers tonnes of value to the UK Defence Industrial Base. Its Intellectual Property will be based in the UK, part of the sovereign capability available to the British Government. By value, 80% of the vehicle manufacture will be completed in the UK, with 70% of the supply chain companies UK-based. Overall, ASCOD SV will create or safeguard more than 10,500 jobs in the UK.

General Dynamics UK, together with General Dynamics European Land Systems, is offering the ASCOD SV for the Scout (recce) programme.

The ASCOD SV is a modern, highly agile Infantry Fighting Vehicle that can be adapted to meet the reconnaissance requirement with the stretch potential to meet other roles. General Dynamics UK is under contract with the UK MoD to adapt the vehicle to meet the capability.