SMAG supports ERA project for the Czech Armed Forces
A contract was signed between ERA company and the Czech Ministry in 1Q 2020 for the supplying of the latest generation of passive surveillance systems VERA-NG for the needs of the Czech Armed Forces. Within the 4Q 2020, ERA has closed the contracting process with the main subcontractors: SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH (SMAG) will provide the highly mobile masts for VERA-NG antennas. Tatra Trucks company will deliver the transport vehicles, Pavelka company the containers for Main Processing Shelter. The so-called DPET ACR project has been updated as planned, thus successfully overcoming the unprecedented obstacles related to the Covid-19 crisis.
In light of the Covid-19 situation, there is an important added value for the Czech economy thanks to the involvement of Czech companies in the project. Despite the difficulties caused by border closure, the major part of the project is also Czech-German cooperation. “In this phase we finished the contracting process with the main subcontractors: the German company SMAG and the Czech companies PAVELKA – kontejnery, Ltd. and TATRA Trucks, stock co.,” stated the ERA Managing Director Viktor Sotona.
SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH, a subsidiary of Salzgitter Maschinenbau AG, complements VERA-NG system with eight mobile and collapsible mast systems. The masts are fully automated and after a short installation time ready for any rough terrain mission. This permits maximum mobility, rapid tactical deployment of the DPET system and minimizes risks for Czech soldiers during missions. “We recognise ERA as a high-tech company with remarkable experience in passive radar systems, especially for its unique surveillance and reconnaissance system VERA-NG. We developed together another new mobile antenna mast system, which connects both products in an optimal way.,” stated Wolfgang Schnelle, SMAG Managing Director. This strengthen our both market position, we look forward for a long term relationship with company ERA. SMAG is very glad to be able to support our neighbour and especially the Czech MOD.