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iDEAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS

DST Defence Service Tracks GmbH

Industriegelände Vieringhausen 118 66629 Freisen 42857 Remscheid Germany Phone: +49 6855 91 0 Phone: +49 2191 976 0 Fax: +49 6855 91 305 Fax: +49 2191 976 208 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: www.defence-st.com Internet: www.defence-st.com DST IDEAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS

ONE HUNDRED MOBILITY SOLUTIONS – ONE IDEAL PARTNER.

Welcome to DST Defence Service Tracks DST Defence Service Tracks (DST) is the world’s leading manufacturer of track solutions for tanks and armored vehicles and a proven service provider for military tracked and wheeled vehicles to the German and all allied forces. Formerly a subsidiary of the Diehl Group, operating under the name Diehl Defence Land Systems (DLS), DST is now an important member of the Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Group, producer of some of the world´s most advanced military vehicles.

iDEAL TRACK SOLUTIONS – GETTING YOU STARTED DST develops, produces and assembles steel and band tracks in house, enabling an optimal integration and best fit on all military tracked vehicles.

iDEAL SERVICE SOLUTIONS – KEEPING YOU MOVING DST provides a wide range of maintenance and support services to obtain the maximum value from your vehicles, improving efficiency and extending the lifespan of your fleet.

DST’s high-quality components, innovative processes and comprehensive after-sales service are cast-iron guarantees for your long-term mobility.

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Shaping steel – Liquid steel at a temperature of 1600 °C is cast into sand shell modules Dipl.-Ing. Christian Haun, CEO Dipl.-Oec. Andreas Bellscheidt, CFO

Fleet lifetime extension – DST employees reassemble an overhauled AIFV Powerpack DST IDEAL TRACK SOLUTIONS

DST PRODUCTS – TRADITION ALLOYED WITH INNOVATION

As a track is only as strong as its

weakest link, the best solution is

to ensure there isn’t one. DST’s

highly-trained and motivated

workforce adhere to uncompro-

misingly high standards across

the entire supply chain, from the

production of raw materials until

the finished product leaves the

assembly line – and beyond.

Real Steel – The DST Foundry is the birthplace of every single DST Steeltrack. DST´s casting tech- nology is worldleading not only for tracks but also for all type of complex casting products.

Mobility Track Solutions The Quick-Fit® system DST’s know-how extends to all main com- The iDST – iDEAL SYSTEM TRACK and iDLT – system are characteristics of DST’s out- BAND TRACK system. Design objectives Initially developed for the MBT , by the German Bundeswehr, with impressive ponents on the running gears, such as tracks, iDEAL LIGHTWEIGHT TRACK reflect DST’s standing track design. The iDLT is a light- were weight reduction, noise and vibration Quick-Fit® is the patented system with which results for overall concepts and individual road wheels, idler wheels and sprockets. outstanding design capabilities and state-of- weight design, which contributes to our cus- reduction and improvement of crew comfort. individual track components can be assem- components. DST Tracks are used in vehicles on all con- the-art technologies. The DST design and tomer demands for weight reduction to allow Main feature of the iDBT is the patented bled or replaced by a single engineer without tinents and are characterized by an excellent the double-pin track technology are a warrant e.g. the installa­tion of additional armor pro- segmentation (with connector) which, in the necessity for bolts or screws. Continuous DST is considered to be The Developer terrain response, with all the components for less torsion force, long service life, high tection systems and to increase crew safety. comparison to an endless band track, improvements and lighter materials have of Tracks and the most important Track in the entire system being adjusted ideally quality and reliability. Proven long service life, To contribute to the latest operational require- allows easy handling and replacement of enabled DST to maintain their status as a Manufacturer worldwide. to the respective areas of deployment. DST maximum safety and a maintenance free track ments DST developed the iDBT – iDEAL track segments by the crew at any location. market leader. develops and produces more than 100 dif- ferent tracks for all types of vehicles (Track Protection OEM for MBT’s like Leopard 1 & 2, AIFVs Today’s out-of-area operations and asym- like Marder, Puma, Pizarro and Ascod, APCs metric warfare scenarios require the best like the M113 family of vehicles, Artillery possible crew protection. Together with Systems such as the M109, PzH 2000 and partners and in close cooperation with the others). All tracked vehicles of the Bundes- customer, DST designs holistic protection wehr and of almost all leading vehicle manu- concepts for roof and mine protection. The facturers around the world are fitted with effectiveness of these solutions has been DST tracks or running gear components. Modeling of Track Design iDLT for AIFV Puma iDBT Segment proven through extensive tests carried out Roof protection DST IDEAL SERVICE SOLUTIONS

DST SERVICES – PERFORMANCE ENHANCED BY EXPERIENCE

Every technology has room for

improvement. DST’s innovative

maintenance strategies go far

beyond simply repairing vehicles,

offering a variety of service life

extension options. These solutions

are designed to maximize vehicle

efficiency and reliability, and are

individually tailored to meet the

requirements of our customers.

DST´s tracked vehicle maintenance facilities – all vehicles are beeing dismantled down to the smallest screw. After overhaul of all parts and the complete system the vehicle leaves the facility almost new.

Maintenance Supply Chain Management As one of the largest German Depot Level DST’s overhaul portfolio includes a wide also certified as an Oshkosh service provider. and Government agencies to perform the Supply chain management and logistic Facilities, DST provides a wide range of main- range of wheeled and tracked vehicles of the As a one-stop-shop facility, DST not only relevant services. support systems are key factors for turn- tenance and support services for more than German Bundeswehr, US-Army, NATO Allies focusses on the vehicle platform but on all around time, availability and life-cycle cost five decades at its facilities in Freisen or on site and GCC countries, like the ’s major assemblies and subassemblies in- As well as providing maintenance services, management. at the customer´s location. DST develops and Marder, M113, Wiesel, Fox, Leopard 1 family, cluding engines, transmissions, final drives DST designed repowering solutions for the implements maintenance and overhaul strate- , Dingo, Mungo, military trucks, the etc. which are subsequently overhauled of the UAE Land Forces, was DST operates a SAP-based ILS system in- gies including service life extension solutions. US Army’s M113 family of vehicles, M2 Brad- and tested. DST holds all necessary cer- partner of the German Army´s Cooperative cluding a comprehensive database which Being independent of vehicle manufacturers, ley, M9ACE, HEMTT and HET trucks. DST is tifcates and authorizations by major OEMs Maintenance Model HIL and the German is used to project and to optimize current Inspection of Wiesel vehicle Army’s Combat Training Center (GefÜbZH). and future ILS and spare parts demand.

DST operates a dedicated in-field service DST’s independent quality management team which permanently supports the Ger- ­organization monitors conformity and effici- man Bundeswehr on site in Germany and ency of the quality system and procedures the UAE Land Forces in Abu Dhabi. and its continuous improvement.

Quality Assurance DST is a market leader in the mainte- DST holds all necessary quality assurance cer- nance and servicing of military vehicle Engineer working on a Dachs vehicle Overhaul workshop for components and subassemblies Road Tanker production and MRO tificates for all iDEAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS. fleets worldwide. Reassembly of the Marder AIFV