France Orders Sagem RVT Remote Video Terminals for Direct Reception of Images From Drones

Sagem (Safran group) has signed a contract with French defense procurement agency DGA to supply its new Remote Video Terminal (RVT) to units in the French army’s 61st Artillery Regiment deploying the SDTI Sperwer tactical drone(1).

Developed and produced by Sagem, the RVT recently completed a year of very successful field trials by the French army.

The RVT displays high-resolution images and geo-referenced video transmitted in real time by drones. It gives both forward observers and front-line forces the information needed to evaluate tactical situations and support “short-loop” decision making. By reducing the time needed to receive warnings on surrounding threats, the RVT enhances the protection of troops and convoys, and also confirms fire support orders.

Sagem’s tactical RVT comprises a display terminal with digital map, a man-pack carried portable receiver and a vehicle adaptation kit. It features open, scalable, modular architecture to handle different frequencies and waveforms – and is fully compatible with NATO’s Rover image distribution system.

Developed by Sagem as part of its upgraded Sperwer Mk II tactical drone system, the RVT can also be integrated in Sagem’s new Patroller™ medium-altitude, longendurance (MALE) drone.

This initial official order by the French army clearly reflects its interest in the RVT, already combat tested in Afghanistan. The RVT is widely available in export markets.

Source: France orders Sagem RVT remote video terminals for direct reception of images from drones

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DGA - Délégation Générale pour l’Armement
MALE - Medium Altitude Long Endurance
NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization
RVT - Remote Video Terminal
SDTI - Système Drones Tactiques Terrestres

Aerospace Forces : Sperwer

France