AADS is pleased to announce that during 2022 we have supplied a total of 190 "AADS J8 4x4" vehicles to the Italian Ministry of Defence - National Armaments Directorate. These vehicles are used as part of the 'Strade Sicure' operation, for the collaboration that the Esercito Italiano - Italian Army has been carrying out with the police forces since 2008 to safeguard the security of some of the most emblematic areas of the transalpine country. Further units are scheduled to be delivered in 2023. We are extremely honoured to collaborate with the Italian Ministry of Defence on such a prestigious project.
AADS recently attended the DVD show 2022 held at UTAC Millbrook. During the event, AADS partnered with Supacat to display our J8 Light Patrol Vehicle (LPV), and Babcock International Group displayed our standard J8 Jeep vehicle. AADS was represented by Lars Søndergaard, Lee Reynolds and Nick Navas who were on hand to explain the features and capabilities of each of the vehicles to representatives of the MOD and end users. The hands-on event presented an opportunity for the AADS team to make new contacts and engage with potential suppliers. The Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom, Ben Wallace visited the stand and took a keen interest in our vehicles.
In early July AADS handed over five J8 vehicles; two armoured and three Command vehicles, to the Croatian Army as part of a US funded peacekeeping operation package. Personnel from the US Embassy, both State Department and Office of Defence Cooperation, joined officials from the Croatian Ministry of Defence to receive the vehicles. The Croatian Army spent time explaining the workings and capabilities of new AADS J8 to the delegation.
“The AADS J8 is a versatile platform, with variants supporting logistical, tactical and utility roles. Our fleet options of soft skinned and armoured vehicles come with varying load capabilities and levels of protection, but all have the undeniable off-road capability of a military Jeep.
Some of our Armoured Patrol Vehicles have recently landed in-country to support our end user in their peace keeping mission.”
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AADS were delighted to return to the Eurosatory Defense Exhibition in Paris after a break of 4 years due to the Covid pandemic.
The exhibition allowed AADS to showcase its Troop Carrier based on the J8 platform alongside the new Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) J8 converted into a Command Vehicle. In addition, AADS partnered with The Spectra Group during the event to present its communication module, which was discreetly installed on the Command Vehicle.
AADS welcomed many visitors to its stand during the 5-day event. Many were intrigued to see the products that were on display. AADS also used the occasion to meet with its supplier network and develop existing business partnerships.
Eurosatory 2022 was a massive success for AADS, and we look forward to attending the event again in 2024.
AADS support our customers all the way! Training our customers to maximise the potential of the AADS J8 and their driving capabilities is an important after-sales service that AADS provide. Our expert trainers have just completed 3 weeks of training for end-users of the AADS J8 in Central Asia.
Due to Gibraltar's location at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea, AADS can utilise the Gibraltar Port to deliver vehicles to customers worldwide.
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A fantastic day at the Armed Forces Day Gibraltar on Saturday 19th June 2021. AADS proudly displayed a few of our vehicles as shown in the photos.
AADS got their first win at the Gibraltar Rugby Corporate Touch Rugby League.
AADS has recently obtained the ISO14001:2015 certification. This ratifies and recognizes the level of environmental management system currently operated, as well as the general environmental practices employed by the organisation.
AADS has completed and shipped 335 Jeeps which were converted into personnel and cargo carriers ordered by the US Department of Defense (USDOD)
AADS has been awarded several contracts by the USDOD over the past ten years.
During that time AADS has shipped vehicles to multiple countries on behalf of the US government. But this contract represents a major milestone, as it is the first time AADS has converted the vehicles in our own facilities in Gibraltar
Vehicles converted by AADS are used by NATO partner nations, most notably the USA and Italy, and by accredited Major Non-NATO Allies. The vehicles, in general, are used for Counter Narcotics, for Peacekeeping and for Border Control Operations.
AADS training department have completed 16 'In Country' training courses during 2020 instead of the planned 20, due to the pandemic The courses which could not be completed will occur in 2021. Despite the issues the worldwide pandemic has created, the AADS training department have managed to negotiate and travel to provide our customers with face to face training sessions, as well as virtual / online training, whilst following national and international COVID protocols. This has not come without its problems as itineraries and varying levels of emergency are constantly changing.
The latest J8 prototype has completed a series of durability testing at Millbrook Proving Ground. This includes Millbrooks own derived BFM (Battle Field Mobility) durability schedule which runs the vehicle through extreme terrain and driving.
AADS engineering have heavily invested in the departments CAD systems, including the latest Solidworks 3D software. This includes an advance PDM system and a multibody simulation system. This allows AADS to design develop and validate all their vehicle designs.
The vehicle was photographed in the sun and then shipped on the direction of a client who wished to test the vehicle first hand.
AADS Secures an order of J8 troop carriers with a returning customer.
J8 vehicles have been the choice for a European NATO customer with the order comprising of a mixture of armoured and soft-skinned vehicles.
AADS trainers were successfully repatriated during the height of the COVID pandemic. The hard work and resilience of the team ensured the AADS staff were able to return home within a matter of days.
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The Troop carrier prototype was completed ready to sending to Millbrook proving ground for durability, dynamic and handling tests.
Production of the new J8 is in full swing at it’s new Gibraltar facility. The production line will produce all future J8 for worldwide distribution.
AADS, last week signed a contract with the Italian Ministry of Defence to supply 210 Jeep Light Military 4x4 vehicles for operation by the Italian Army.
The vehicles are to be delivered over the next fifteen months, and the contract includes an option to purchase a further 210 vehicles thereafter. The contract includes 6 years of technical assistance and training.
AADS’ J8 light military vehicle is based on the new Jeep Wrangler. These and similar solutions have been supplied to eighteen countries, and the US Department of Defence has been an established customer for some years.
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Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar is delighted to announce details of a multi-million pound investment which sees the Bassadone Automotive Group agree terms with the Government for the acquisition of two large sites for £20 million.
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The latest edition of the International Defence Exhibition – Eurosatory 2018 – took place at Villepinte Parc D'exposition from 11-15 June 2018.
AADS exhibited its range of Jeep military vehicles, including its newest prototype of the J8, together with one of its extended variants, the Jeep J8 utility vehicle. The exhibition brought together the leading figures of the defence industry, and we were honoured with the visit of multiple delegations from different armies all around the world, who showed great interest in our military vehicle programme.
This was definitely a great opportunity for AADS to meet with its existing customers as well as with others to whom we had the chance of introducing our programme, gathering some valuable information about their demands which we believe will help us to better understand their necessities and continue to improve the quality of the service we provide in every market we operate.
Spanish Military Emergencies Unit (UME) uses one of our supplied Jeep J8s to disinfect areas in Madrid during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The latest edition of the International Defence Exhibition – Eurosatory 2018 – took place at Villepinte Parc D'exposition from 11-15 June 2018.
AADS exhibited its range of Jeep military vehicles, including its newest prototype of the J8, together with one of its extended variants, the Jeep J8 utility vehicle. The exhibition brought together the leading figures of the defence industry, and we were honoured with the visit of multiple delegations from different armies all around the world, who showed great interest in our military vehicle programme.
This was definitely a great opportunity for AADS to meet with its existing customers as well as with others to whom we had the chance of introducing our programme, gathering some valuable information about their demands which we believe will help us to better understand their necessities and continue to improve the quality of the service we provide in every market we operate.
AADS has recently been awarded with a 2 years FFP IDIQ contract for the supply of IVECO truck vehicles, including the following variants; Personnel Carrier, Medium Tactical Pickup, Ambulance plus spare parts to satisfy recurring requirements for Tactical Vehicles OCONUS in partner nations within the USAFRICOM Area of Responsibility (AOR)
