Air Warfare

Dubai Airshow 2023: Paramount completes first test phase for new composite rotor blades

16th November 2023

The composite rotor blades for Mil Mi-type helicopters have been developed by global aerospace and technology company Paramount and partner AAL Group.

Defence Notes

How Paramount is charting new territory (Studio)

21st February 2023

At IDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi, Shephard Studio speaks to Paramount about its brand evolution and transition towards being a technology partner for governments around the world.

Air Warfare

IDEX 2023: Paramount kick-starts production of loitering munition

20th February 2023

The N-Raven loitering munition is designed for in-country manufacture with ease of technology transfer baked in.

Defence Notes

How Paramount is revolutionising defence manufacturing with portable in-country solutions (Studio)

18th February 2023

Paramount is evolving from a legacy manufacturer to a technology-driven, future-focused OEM by offering portable, in-country defence manufacturing and transfer of technology solutions to governments.

Air Warfare

Paramount hails first orders for Mwari

21st September 2022

The Mwari turboprop ISR/light attack aircraft ‘has a critical role to play in the connected battlefield’, according to manufacturer Paramount.

Land Warfare

Paramount Group, Thailand’s DTI and Jatunapas announce partnership

29th August 2022

A South African and Thai grouping have announced a partnership aiming to produce a locally assembled Mbombe 4 vehicle.

Land Warfare

Paramount Group introduces Marauder Mark 2 armoured vehicle

24th August 2022

The Marauder 2 vehicle is an improved version of Paramount’s Marauder and features updated driver ergonomics, universal hull adaptability, interchangeable dashboard modules and steering wheel components.

Land Warfare

Kazakh MoD receives new batch of KPE Arlan 4x4 APCs

25th February 2022

KPE announced the delivery of winterised variants of Paramount Group’s Marauder that were locally manufactured at the company’s production facility in Kazakhstan.

Land Warfare

KPE Barys 8x8 vehicle completes four-year trial

2nd November 2021

The platform was tested throughout the mountainous terrains of Southern Kazakhstan, across forested and savannah-like steppe and the salt marshes of Central Kazakhstan covering a total distance of 25,000 km.

Land Warfare

Paramount Group enhances Mbombe 4 protection

19th October 2021

Paramount Group of South Africa has developed new add-on armour that covers the Mbombe 4 IFV against all Level 3 threats within NATO STANAG 4569.

APCs/IFVs - 4x4

Kalyani M4 (India)

Programme Background In the wake of border clashes with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in 2020, the Indian Army has accelerated several of its ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4, APCs/IFVs - 6x6

High Mobility Armoured 4x4 Tactical Vehicles

Programme Background Requirement The procurement of high-mobility 4x4 armoured vehicles is part of an initiative to replace a diverse fleet of utility vehicles currently in ...

Maritime patrol

Sea Sultan [Pakistan]

Programme Background On 10 January 2020, Pakistan issued a tender for a single unconfigured long-range twin-jet MPA. In October 2020, Adm Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, the PN’s soon-to-retire ...

Maritime patrol

Sea Sultan - Forecast (Pakistan)

Programme Background On 10 January 2020, Pakistan issued a tender for a single unconfigured long-range twin-jet MPA. In October 2020, Adm Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, the PN’s soon-to-retire ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4

Jais 4x4 (Saudi Arabia)

Programme Background The Saudi Arabian government is aiming to localise 50% of its investment into defence by 2030 in line with the country's Vision 2030 ...

APCs/IFVs - 8x8

Project Hoefyster (South Africa)

Programme Background History The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) first formulated operational requirements for a new ICV in 1995, but modernisation of South Africa's ...

APCs/IFVs - 8x8

Peru Pacha Kuyuchix (New 8x8 Armoured Vehicle)

Programme Background The Peruvian Army is reliant upon a range of ageing 4x4 APCs, including the UR-416, Type 6614 and Type 6616, all of which ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4

Marauder Mk 2

Paramount Group unveiled the Marauder Mark 2 armoured vehicle in August 2022. The new platform can be configured as an APC or an infantry combat vehicle, and it ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4

Mbombe 4

The Mbombe 4 is the 4x4 variant of Paramount's Mbombe family of mine-protected vehicles.  Capable of carrying up to 11 personnel, the Mbombe 4 shares ...

Mine-protected vehicles

Al-Masmak/Nyoka Mk 2

The Al-Masmak ('Fortress' in Arabic) 4x4 mine-protected APC was developed by Saudi Groups in cooperation with IADSA (since acquired by Paramount Group). Saudi Groups unveiled ...

Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

8.5m Guardian

Made by Paramount Group, the 8.5m Guardian is the smallest in its class. It is designed to be launched from a larger vessel and is ...

Loitering munitions

N-Raven

The N-Raven is a loitering munition manufactured by Paramount Group's Paramount Aerospace Systems (PAS). Debuted at IDEX 2021, the platform has since been redesigned.  It has been ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4

Matador 4x4 APC

The Matador 4x4 vehicle can be configured as an APC or a light infantry combat vehicle, with the addition of weaponry. It is designed to ...

APCs/IFVs - 6x6

Mbombe 6

The Mbombe 6 is the 6x6 version of the Mbombe family of armoured vehicles developed by South Africa's Paramount Group. In order to drive down ...

ISR/special mission, Maritime patrol

Embraer Lineage 1000 (Sea Sultan)

The Sea Sultan is the Maritime Patrol version of the Embraer Lineage 1000. The aircraft conducted a wide range of missions, such as ASuW, ASW, ISR, ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4

Marauder

The Marauder 4x4 can be configured as a simple troop carrier or as a wheeled combat vehicle by the addition of a heavy machine gun ...