Military ground vehicles
As global engineering partner for cross-domain mobility solutions, we offer customized system solutions for many different fields of application. This also includes industry-specific offerings for military tracked and wheeled vehicles. They must function without compromise under extreme conditions – robust, dependable, and powerful. Our solutions for military vehicles are optimized specifically for your mission-critical applications. That ranges from radar and cyber security to prototyping and navigation.
Powertrain and vehicle dynamics
Cross-domain coordination enables optimum interplay between all components. To ensure reliable functioning even in critical situations, all relevant sensors, ECUs (Engine Control Units), and actuators, as well as powertrain and vehicle dynamics functions, must be efficiently coordinated. We provide you with comprehensive support, from predefined features and software to individual solutions.
Cross-domain coordination enables optimum interplay between all components. To ensure reliable functioning even in critical situations, all relevant sensors, ECUs (Engine Control Units), and actuators, as well as powertrain and vehicle dynamics functions, must be efficiently coordinated. We provide you with comprehensive support, from predefined features and software to individual solutions.
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Powerful and efficient systems and high-performance powertrain solutions that support optimum maneuverability, traction, and robustness, even under extreme military conditions:
- Compact and powerful electric motors
- Efficient power electronics components, optimally tailored to the requirements of military vehicles
- Central VCU (Vehicle Control Unit) for efficient electrification
- Modern Servotwin electric steering system, a key component of steer-by-wire technology.
- Proven reliability: Components that are tried and tested in millions of civilian vehicles provide a solid foundation for reliability in the field.
- The synergies from our broad-based expertise in the steering, driving dynamics, and powertrain domains serve as the foundation for robust and efficient solutions at vehicle level.
- Modular solution comprising electric motors, power electronics, and powertrain.
- Compact applications for restricted installation spaces.
- Our developments are based on established volume-production solutions.
Electrical system and energy management
We adopt a holistic approach to energy management that encompasses all subsystems.
Efficient energy management is a crucial factor for vehicles in military operations. Efficient energy management is a crucial factor for vehicles in military operations. With our expertise in thermal management, we ensure that all vehicle subsystems are taken into account and functions are integrated to optimum effect. In this context, factors such as availability, reliability, and quality are key to achieving the highest possible efficiency, even under extreme climatic conditions.
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Our product portfolio includes efficient power supply and energy management solutions for reliable operation of all critical vehicle systems – even in complex military application scenarios:
- Intelligent control and distribution units (PDM - Power Distribution Management) for an efficient power grid.
- Adaptive components such as cooling pumps and valves for demand-based and efficient engine cooling.
- Innovative solutions for highly effective air-conditioning.
- Comprehensive expertise in the areas of electronics, software development, and system integration enables holistic development of energy management solutions in vehicles.
- You receive solutions that are configured to your individual requirements and needs. We assist you in developing new solutions and in adapting predeveloped and established products and systems.
- You can benefit from energy management functions irrespective of whether you use Bosch components.
- Our solutions are backed by long-term supply and service reliability.
Surround sensing and automation
Our surround sensing systems make military vehicles safer and more efficient. By combining software and sensors like radar sensors, we enable automated functions.
Surround sensor systems are the basis for numerous automated functions such as obstacle detection and navigation, especially for unmanned ground systems. We offer state-of-the-art technologies based on radar, ultrasonic, and camera sensors.
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Advanced surround sensing radar systems, algorithms, and automation solutions for enhanced situational awareness, improved safety, and preparation for autonomous and semi-autonomous functions.
- Ultrasonic systems (USS) offering up to a 360° panoramic view.
- Camera heads with robust, high-quality video sensors.
- Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) for measuring all three spatial axes.
- Software modules for navigation, obstacle detection, and localization, including software for mapping.
- Efficient software modules that are precisely integrated into your individual automation processes.
- Safety and stability through professional system design and well thought out integration.
- Your direct access to the full range of Bosch’s expertise from development and volume production.
Vehicle electronics and system architecture
We develop reliable solutions that offer a safe and efficient use of military vehicles – even under demanding conditions.
Our product range includes the coordination of sensors and actuators for optimally configured vehicle electronics as well as systems for occupant protection. Our sensor solutions ensure you can operate your military vehicles both safely and efficiently.
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Secure, modular, and future-proof electronic systems that enable seamless integration, high reliability, and future expandability:
- High-performance computers for the implementation of complex autonomous driving and work functions.
- Robust color displays that are flexibly programmable and configurable.
- High-precision data loggers for monitoring, recording, and analyzing various parameters.
- Sound expert knowledge for your project, based on our many years of experience and direct access to Bosch expertise
- Rapid adaptation to your application through simple and time-saving configuration options.
- High quality standards and long-term supply reliability, based on proven Bosch processes.
Connectivity and digital services
Our expertise in system design, functional safety, cloud engineering, and diagnostics forms the basis for connected end-to-end solutions and software-defined defense (SDD): from cloud-based processing of vehicle data to OTA updates.
Connectivity and automation are increasingly implemented through software. Software-defined vehicles communicate with their environment and transmit data to the cloud. A robust Cyber Security framework is essential to protect these systems against threats. This allows functions to be continuously updated over-the-air (OTA). Our secure communication solutions and data-driven services support more efficient military deployment planning and predictive maintenance.
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Secure communication solutions and data-driven services enabling Software-Defined Defense and Cyber Security for secure connectivity, efficient mission planning, and predictive maintenance:
- Versatile services and secure solutions, including advanced cyber security measures, for connected vehicles.
- Over-the-air software updates.
- Cloud-based engineering and collaborative development platforms.
- Track and trace software for asset management and logistics.
- Driving functions and interfaces can be continuously optimized over the entire life cycle.
- Rapid detection and elimination of threats during operation.
- Digital solutions simplify the development cycle by connecting teams, vehicles, and data in the cloud.
Engineering services and series integration
From the initial idea to operation in the field, our team assists you.
Our portfolio of consulting and engineering services supports your development processes – from E/E systems and software development to prototyping, integration, verification, and validation.
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As a long-term engineering partner, we accompany you throughout the entire development process, from complete vehicle development, through prototype construction and testing, to production in large or small series:
- E/E systems engineering: development and prototyping of powerful E/E architectures.
- Software development: customized software design for all domains of your mobility system.
- Integration, verification, and validation using state-of-the-art test benches.
- Development and production of customized prototypes and small series.
- Testing services to ensure electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and functional safety (FuSa).
- Manufacturing excellence: value stream planning and optimization, manufacturing process technology, smart production.
- We have extensive experience with various mobility systems and cover a wide range of solution variants.
- Our innovative strength and access to new technologies make us the ideal partner for engineering your E/E architectures for mobility solutions and applications.
- To shorten engineering cycles, we offer predeveloped architecture concepts which we can adapt to your specific requirements.



