Prague,
Czech Republic, 13-14 May, 2024 – The OCCAR BOXER Programme Division was invited
to take part in the Future Armoured Vehicle Conference Central & Eastern
Europe 2024 (FAVCEE). OCCAR-EA and the BOXER Programme were presented by Mr
Peter Seger, OCCAR BOXER PD ILS Section Leader who then participated in a panel
discussion entitled “The BOXER Armoured Vehicle –
advancements, deployments, and collaborations in Central & Eastern Europe.”
Other panel participants included:
Lieutenant Colonel Hugh O'Neil Roe, UK Boxer Capability Cooperation,
DE&S, UK Ministry of Defence, Lieutenant Colonel Karlheinz Boenke, Authorized
Army Representative for MRAV BOXER, ACCDC, Bundeswehr, Mr Mario Blokken,
Director PSec, Finabel - Finabel - The European Land Force Commanders Organisation
Interesting panel discussions focused on the excellent
advantages achieved by co multinational cooperation, as implemented by OCCAR, as
well the key features of the BOXER concept capable of integrating various and
future systems to respond to recent and future security threats.”
Further
issues discussed on the panel were:
BOXER evolution in terms of design,
technology, and capabilities since its inception, as well as what are the key
features that make it well-suited for modern military operations in Europe?
Insights into nations the operational
experiences using the BOXER armoured vehicle, with regards to successes,
challenges, and adaptations made to optimise its performance in diverse
environments;
and finally, how nations have cooperatively
approached the development, maintenance, and utilisation of the BOXER, including
what key role international cooperation plays in enhancing the collective
security of European nations?
Read more on the OCCAR BOXER Programme
here:
OCCAR - BOXER - A MULTI ROLE ARMOURED VEHICLE