Early in 1999, RDM Technology revealed their 105 mm MOBAT (Mobile Artillery) which has been tested in the United Arab Emirates.

MOBAT, developed as a private venture by RDM Technology, consists of a DAF (4 x 4) cross-country truck chassis on the rear of which is mounted a flatbed fitted with a new saddle and elevating mechanism with a 33 calibre version of the upgraded 105 mm M101 towed system previously described.

By mounting the 105 mm weapon on a truck chassis it can come into and be taken out of action much quicker than a conventional towed artillery system and is therefore less likely to come under counter battery fire.

MOBAT has a higher strategic mobility and can be quickly deployed from one part of the country to another as required without additional logistic support.

To provide a more stable firing platform, a hydraulically operated stabiliser is lowered to the ground either side.

Weapon elevation and traverse is all electric using a joystick control with traverse limits being 45° left and right.

An auxiliary power unit is fitted as standard to keep the batteries supplied. A total of 40 105 mm projectiles and their associated charges and fuzes are carried.

The complete MOBAT system is of modular construction and can be removed from the vehicle in 1 hour so that the vehicle can be rapidly covered back to a truck. Although the prototype MOBAT uses a DAF chassis RDM Technology stress that a wide variety of other truck chassis can be used.

The baseline MOBAT has a standard gun sight but options include the integration of an automatic gun laying and navigation system coupled with an on board fire-control system.

MOBAT Quantities: Country Quantity BAHREIN 6 JORDAN 18 Total: 24