Powerful challenger

We know that in today’s science and technology field, the US political circles have fallen into a very anxious situation, worried about China’s overtaking. Not long ago, on June 8, the U.S. Senate also specifically passed the “U.S. Innovation and Competition Act.” The bill set a budget of $250 billion, hoping to expand U.S. investment in high-tech industries in the next five years to maintain the United States. Competitiveness in this field.
The five Chinese technology companies banned by the US Federal Communications Commission this time are precisely the leaders in their respective segments: in the field of communications equipment, Huawei is the global leader, ZTE is the fourth in the world, and has achieved 5G and even 5G Advanced. Technology dominance; in the field of security video, the Chinese company Hikvision is a global leader, and Dahua, which is located in Hangzhou with Hikvision, is closely behind and dominates this fast-growing market together.
Although not as famous as Huawei and Hikvision’s big brothers, Hytera is also a very strong challenger in the segment of global private communications. It ranks second in the world and has already challenged the industry’s leader and Motorola Systems in the United States. (Hereinafter referred to as “Motorola”) poses no small threat.

We know that as early as 2012, Motorola at that time made a major split, sold its mobile phone business to Google, retained its dedicated communications-based business and reorganized it into the current Motorola, just thinking that it could stay there. Leadership in the field. However, Motorola is obviously happy too early. At this time, Hytera from China has begun to rise, with branches all over the world, and together with thousands of partners around the world, to provide governments and industry users in many countries and regions with their urgently needed special communication products and solutions. Program. After years of rapid development, Hytera’s technical standards and service capabilities have entered the first echelon of the global private communications field, and its catching-up with Motorola has become increasingly obvious. In overseas markets, Hytera beat Motorola many times to win the bidding of special communication network construction projects, such as Russia’s 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2018 FIFA World Cup TETRA communication network construction projects. In the Chinese market, Hytera also defeated Motorola many times and won the TETRA communication network construction project of Shenzhen Metro Line 7, Line 9, and Line 11. It is precisely because of fear of the rapid rise of Hytera. Starting in March 2017, Motorola has initiated multiple lawsuits against Hytera in the United States, Germany, Australia and other countries, and filed high-priced compensation claims. This move by Motorola is very similar to the lawsuit initiated by Cisco against Huawei in 2003.

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So, after encountering several heavy blows by American companies and the American government, can Hytera still survive and develop? In fact, we can see from the fact that Huawei has been suppressed by American companies and the government many times over the years, but the more frustrated it is, the more courageous it is in the war, we can see that Chinese technology companies have a tenacious ability to survive. So is Hytera. Since its establishment, Hytera has continued to maintain stable development, especially in the last 5 years, it has maintained an annual growth of about 20-25%. Operating income has increased rapidly from 1.2 billion yuan at the beginning of its listing in 2011 to 2020. 6.1 billion yuan. At present, Hytera has more than 8,000 employees worldwide, including more than 1,000 foreign employees, and has 10 R&D centers around the world. Hytera has been focusing on various vertical industries such as public safety and transportation. Together with more than 4,000 distributors and partners around the world, it provides dedicated communication products and services to users in more than 120 countries and regions around the world. It is understood that Hytera has established more than 4,000 dedicated communication networks around the world, successfully serving more than 15 million users worldwide. What Americans fear the most is Hytera’s technological innovation capability: Hytera continuously invests more than 15% of its revenue in product research and development every year. The research and development intensity is equivalent to that of Huawei, and it continues to launch new products and solutions: In 2014, Hytera began to invest in the research and development of PMR private network and LTE public network convergence solutions, and began the technology research and development and deployment of broadband systems. By 2017, Hytera has released a convergent communication solution, launching an overall solution for screens, tubes, and terminals, including a full range of products such as multi-mode terminals, broadband & narrowband converged systems, cross-network converged command and dispatch platforms, and intelligent application software. , To provide professional users with a smooth evolution of communication solutions from narrowband to broadband. In 2020, due to the dual impact of the epidemic and the international trade situation, Hytera’s operating income has declined, but the basic disk business of its main dedicated network has remained stable, and non-core businesses such as OEM have declined. Thanks to effective overall cost control, the company remained profitable throughout the year. After entering 2021, the global dedicated communications market has seen a recovery growth, and Hytera, which is ready, has realized the flying of domestic and foreign markets, and signed large contracts continuously. Hytera disclosed on February 1 this year that its subsidiaries have signed a contract for the maintenance service of the TETRA system with the Brazilian road police. The project is mainly to provide the Brazilian road police with a 30-month warranty for the TETRA system covering multiple states. Maintenance services, the total project amount is 49.602 million reais (approximately RMB 58.794 million). In addition, Hytera also signed a purchase order of more than 47 million yuan with an industry partner in a Central Asian country, mainly for the expansion and upgrade of the dedicated communication network of the dedicated communication customer in the Central Asian country. It is reported that this project is another major project of Hytera following the law enforcement recorder project in the country, providing strong support for customers’ daily and major security activities. Recently, Hytera also successfully signed a cluster network project with a customer in a North African country, with a project amount of nearly 50 million yuan. It will build the country’s first true digital cluster communication network in the country and set a benchmark demonstration project for the North African region. At the same time, it also signed a multi-mode terminal expansion with an industry partner in an ASEAN country. The project amount is nearly 40 million yuan. The broadband and narrow convergence communication network has covered its main areas, and the solution has played a key role in various major occasions. In the domestic market, Hytera also has frequent good news. On February 8 this year, Hytera disclosed that the bidding results of the “Procurement of Special Communication System Equipment and Services for Line 12 of the Fourth Phase of Shenzhen Metro Project” were announced. Shenzhen Hytera Technology Service Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company As the proposed bidder, the project amount is RMB 225.96 million. On March 2, Hytera sent another good news, providing professional wireless communication equipment and related services for the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (“COP15”). The contractual estimated amount is 34,355,600. yuan. Judging from the performance this year, Hytera has already stepped out of a temporary trough and has begun another round of ascent.

The next blue ocean

If Hytera’s main battlefield was still in the narrowband private network market before, Hytera has now entered the 5G private communications market strongly, opening up a new blue ocean for future growth. Before the 4G era, limited by the network’s own conditions, the “skills” of dedicated communications could not be fully utilized. In the 5G era, the characteristics of large bandwidth (eMBB), high reliability and low latency (uRLLC) and wide connection (mMTC), especially the latter two, make it possible to interconnect everything, and the role of “dedicated communication” is prominent. In addition, the features and functions of 5G, such as slicing, full cloud, microservices, NFV (network function virtualization), and MEC (multi-access edge computing), also provide the possibility for more organizations and enterprises to flexibly deploy private communication networks. . As a result, countries around the world are extremely optimistic about the prospects of 5G dedicated communications. In China, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is simultaneously planning 5G industrial Internet dedicated frequencies and launching pilot construction of industrial 5G dedicated communications. In emerging market countries such as Europe and the United States and the BRIC countries, the demand from industry private networks will also grow rapidly, driven by 5G. According to Grandview Research’s forecast, the compound growth rate of the global 5G dedicated communications market during 2020-2027 will reach 37.8%, and the 5G dedicated communications market will also grow rapidly as the needs of vertical industry customers increase. Another research organization, ABI, predicts that by 2036, global 5G dedicated communication network expenditures will exceed 5G public networks. As the world’s leading provider of dedicated communications and solutions, Hytera has long seen the huge room for growth in 5G dedicated communications, and has invested in the development of a full range of products and solutions. As early as 2020, Hytera’s 5G core network passed the China Mobile 5G OpenUPF-N4 interface decoupling Class A threshold use case test and China Unicom’s white box UPF-N4 interface compatibility test. In December of that year, based on Hytera’s self-developed 5G core network and base station, it also opened up the data service First Call with standard 5G commercial terminals. In terms of 5G terminals, Hytera provides communication terminals and data transmission terminals. The communication terminals can provide 5G network access capabilities for different devices. The data transmission terminals can complete the collection and transmission of industrial equipment data based on the 5G network. As a result, in the field of 5G private communications, Hytera has assembled three major products: core network, NR base station, and terminal, and based on different industry customers and different application scenarios, it has created a very targeted 5G private network solution. 5G dedicated communications is becoming a new growth point for Hytera. Since 2020, Hytera’s PoC public network intercom products have successfully expanded the country’s largest property company. The 5G small base station products have passed the technical tests of many operators and will provide some customers with intelligent manufacturing 5G network coverage in 2021. And data transmission solutions, and signed framework agreements and product orders with a number of 5G solution manufacturers over 100 million yuan. Overseas operator business has also achieved orders and revenue breaks, including cooperating with a large Russian mobile operator to provide public-private integration platforms and terminals for government and enterprise departments, and cooperation with operator subnets in a South Asian country, with local operators in the Middle East In-depth cooperation to provide public network intercom solutions for mining users. From the positive business development in the past year, we can see Hytera’s unique advantages in 5G dedicated communications: due to years of accumulation on narrowband private networks, Hytera not only deeply understands the private communications needs of vertical industries such as public security and energy. , Can also provide public-private integration solutions for major clients in these industries and protect their past investments. Of course, the characteristics of 5G cloudification and microservices also provide good conditions for Hytera to enter more vertical industries, and even for smaller enterprises to build 5G dedicated communications. It is understood that by the end of June 2021, Hytera will release a series of new 4G/5G broadband products to further expand its business areas. At the Smart Leader China Travel Summit held this year, Hytera announced that it has built a “2+3+1” product strategy system, including: PDT/DMR, TETRA 2 narrowband cluster business, which is Hytera’s Basic disk; three new services: public-private integration, 4G/5G broadband, and intelligent integration of guidance, which are growth-oriented services; and one integrated application solution for full integration is Hytera’s comprehensive advantage. To sum up, the US suppression will not only be impossible to knock down Hytera, but will also encourage Hytera to accelerate the research and development of new products, step up the expansion of the global market, and fundamentally challenge the leadership of Motorola and other US companies in the field of private communications. status

There are 4 models of Tank 300 on sale, and the overall model structure is quite rich. Moreover, as people’s understanding of this hardcore SUV increases, the Tank 300 has also been liked by more consumers. So, in addition to the limited edition models, which of the other three models is more worth starting? Let’s analyze it together below. ●Model analysis From the appearance point of view, the Great Wall Motor-Tank 300 (hereinafter referred to as the Tank 300) design is quite successful. At least compared with similar models, I think it is a very personal one. The large rectangular mesh and the retro-style headlights on both sides of the cylinder look very pleasing, both male and female consumers like it. The design of the side of the body is very tough. The blackened wheel eyebrows and the large-size wheels intuitively enhance the off-road performance of the vehicle. In terms of body size, the tank 300 has a length of 4760mm and a wheelbase of 2750mm. The width and height of the car are 1930mm and 1903 (1927) mm respectively. The shape of the rear is relatively square, and the right-opening tailgate looks very good, which greatly improves the practicality of the vehicle. The blackened lower ring at the bottom is particularly thick, which not only enhances the safety of the vehicle, but also brings more confidence to the driver. In the car, unlike the tough appearance, the interior of the tank 300 is also stiff but not lacking in detail. The cylindrical air-conditioning outlet is very individual, and it also intuitively mobilizes the sports atmosphere in the car. The design of the center control screen is built-in, and it integrates well with the center console, which enhances the integrity of the car to a certain extent. The steering wheel and the seats in the car are all wrapped in soft materials, and the overall interior comfort is quite satisfactory. In terms of power, the Great Wall Motor-Tank 300 is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, and the transmission is matched with an 8-speed automated manual gearbox. The maximum output of the engine is 227 horsepower and the maximum torque is 387 Nm. ●Model recommendation 2021 off-road version 2.0T Explorer Manufacturer’s guide price: 175,800 yuan Recommendation index: ★★★☆ The 2021 off-road version 2.0T Explorer is an entry-level model. It is powered by a 2.0T engine like other models, and provides a four-wheel drive system, but there is no differential lock configuration. The safety configuration only provides the main/passenger seat airbags. Personally, I feel that the safety is relatively average. However, the basic configuration of this model is very rich, such as cruise control, reverse imaging, keyless start, keyless entry, 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel, automatic air conditioning, etc., and the car experience is not bad. For some consumers who don’t have much off-road demand, but just want to buy a Tank 300 for shopping, this entry-level model can satisfy. 2021 off-road version 2.0T Challenger Manufacturer’s guide price: 195,800 yuan Recommendation index: ★★★★★ The 2021 off-road version 2.0T Challenger is 20,000 yuan more expensive than the entry model. The configuration adds lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, fatigue driving reminder, electric adjustment of the main and passenger seats, and front seat heating/massage. And other functions. In addition, the central control screen and LCD instrumentation have also been upgraded to 12.3-inches, which greatly improves the convenience of using the car. The most important thing is that this model also provides a rear axle differential lock, which makes the vehicle’s off-road performance to a higher level. For ordinary consumers, this model is suitable for both cost-effectiveness and practicality, so I recommend it to everyone. 2021 off-road version 2.0T Conqueror Manufacturer’s guide price: 218,800 yuan Recommendation index: ★★★ The 2021 off-road 2.0T Conqueror is the top model of the whole series, and the price has reached 218,800 yuan. Mainly to increase the front axle differential lock, an important off-road configuration. Of course, the comfort configuration of the vehicle has also increased, such as steering wheel heating, front seat ventilation, Yanfei Lishi sound system, and ambient lighting in the car. Provided. If you have high requirements for the off-road performance of the vehicle, you can only choose this model. Of course, this has to be done with sufficient budget. Edit comment: On the whole, among the above several configuration models, I most recommend the 2021 off-road version 2.0T Challenger. The performance of this model is very good whether it is cost-effective or off-road performance, and the configuration is sufficient for ordinary consumers. Do you think of the entire tank 300 series, which one is most suitable for you? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area and we will discuss together.

Modernization plan The production of the Challenger 2 main tank began in 1994 and lasted until 2002. The tank was officially commissioned in 1998. Immediately after that, the search for a way to modernize the equipment. of Challenger 2 began to be implemented, but until recently, all the ideas were not developed, for various reasons. However, the basic reason for refusing to modernize the Challenger 2 tank was lack of finance. RBLS introduces the tank model of the Challenger 2 Life Extension Project project in 2019. At the end of 2015, the British Ministry of Defense launched the Challenger Life Extension Project 2 (LEP), to upgrade its existing tank fleet. The project was originally planned to follow a “small” modernization, focusing only on instrumentation. The project was then completed in 2019. However, in 2019, the LEP program was relaunched, with new requirements. Proposals are currently being made for a larger modernization, focusing on weapons systems, power plant complexes, turrets and other structures. In addition, the project also considers modifying the volume and cost of the modernization process. In 2019, the German-British joint venture Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) proposed the Challenger-2 modernization project. In September of the same year, the new experimental tank of the project appeared at an exhibition. Then the necessary tests are carried out, in order to determine the actual characteristics and compare with other competing development projects. As a result, RBSL’s project was recognized as the most successful and recommended for full-scale implementation. On May 7, 2021, the British Ministry of Defense announced the signing of a contract for the project. Some contents of the proposed modernization program have been reported in detail. Accordingly, the project will upgrade the Challenger-2 main tank into the Challenger 3 version. Main tank for the future Between 1994 and 2002, the British Army purchased 386 Challenger-2 tanks and 22 training vehicles. By 2010, the number of equipment in the lineup was reduced to 225 and has remained at that level to this day. According to previous plans, such a main tank force would be maintained until 2035. However, now the plan has been revised, regarding the Challenger 3 project. He started implementing the Challenger 2 Tank Life Extension Project since 2015. In March 2021, a new assessment of defense and security was published, which made a request to reduce the tank fleet. Accordingly, only 148 tanks will be used in the future and will be repaired and modernized. This allows them to remain in service until the 2040s. The remaining 77 vehicles will be retired from service. The new contract between the British Ministry of Defense and RBSL accepts this option and begins implementation. The main work of the Challenger 3 project will be carried out at the RBSL plant in Telford (UK). This project will provide 200 jobs, including 130 vacancies for engineers. Individual units will be provided by other companies, where another 450 jobs will be created. In the coming years, contractors will have to complete the project development and prepare the production line. The first tanks to be upgraded are scheduled to arrive in 2027. The last of 148 main battle tanks will return to service in 2030. The total cost of this modernization project, according to the contract. , would be £800 million (about £5.4 million/tank). The British Ministry of Defense highly appreciates the prospects of the new project. The country’s military expects the Challenger 3 to become a “world-class tank” and “NATO’s deadliest machine”. In addition, new weapons and other modern systems will allow the British Challenger-3 to surpass modern Russian main battle tanks. Comprehensive upgrade RBLS’s Challenger 3 project involves extensive modernization of the existing tank line, with the replacement of most major systems and equipment. As a result, the new tank will enhance mobility, increase protection, firepower and other important stats. In addition, the upgraded tank can function as part of a command combat system, along with a modern control system and easy data exchange. The main changes of the Challenger 3 project. During the upgrade process, the tank shell will receive new modular front armor. Its composition and properties are not specified, but the degree of protection is reported to be significantly increased. To replace the old tower, a new hood was developed with reinforced armor and the volume required to install new equipment. In the future, tanks will also receive active defense complexes. Challenger-3’s weapon system is equipped with a 120mm smoothbore gun Rheinmetall Rh 120 L55A1 manually loaded. Cannons can use a full range of existing and new ammunition for different purposes. In particular, the tank’s ammunition base will include new high-explosive fragmentation ammunition, with a DM11 programmable fuse. Additional weapons will include a remotely controlled machine gun combat module. RBSL intends to carry out a radical overhaul of the fire control system and other equipment on the tank. The lens system, control computer and other components of the tank will be selected new, without using the standard equipment of the Challenger 2. The fire control system will be combined with the associated vehicles. modern communication, providing the exchange of data on the tactical situation. Project outlook The Challenger 2 Life Extension Project (LEP) program has passed its first phase and is entering a new phase. In the coming years, the joint venture Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land and related companies will have to organize new content and kick-start work on a series of equipment modernization. According to the general plan, by 2030, the British army will completely renew its main tank force. Challenger 3 will be the main tank of the British army in the future. Due to a lack of funding, the British army could not afford to maintain a large tank fleet, and currently has only 225 main tanks. The modernization of all these equipment also becomes impossible and about a third of the tanks will have to be decommissioned due to lack of funds to restore. Besides, the increase in the capabilities of upgraded tanks is not only due to the benefit of new equipment and weapons. It is also based on the objective limitations and shortcomings of existing tanks. Accordingly, the Challenger-2 has not undergone a major upgrade and its characteristics remain at the level of the late 1990s. This fact led to the need to develop an entirely new combat unit. However, from a technical point of view, experts say that Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land’s Challenger 3 project seems quite successful. The proposed solutions are indeed capable of improving the technical characteristics and increasing the combat capabilities of existing tanks. In addition, all the necessary capabilities of a modern main tank are provided.

Modernization plan The production of the Challenger 2 main tank began in 1994 and lasted until 2002. The tank was officially commissioned in 1998. Immediately after that, the search for a way to modernize the equipment. of Challenger 2 began to be implemented, but until recently, all the ideas were not developed, for various reasons. However, the basic reason for refusing to modernize the Challenger 2 tank was lack of finance. RBLS introduces the tank model of the Challenger 2 Life Extension Project project in 2019. At the end of 2015, the British Ministry of Defense launched the Challenger Life Extension Project 2 (LEP), to upgrade its existing tank fleet. The project was originally planned to follow a “small” modernization, focusing only on instrumentation. The project was then completed in 2019. However, in 2019, the LEP program was relaunched, with new requirements. Proposals are currently being made for a larger modernization, focusing on weapons systems, power plant complexes, turrets and other structures. In addition, the project also considers modifying the volume and cost of the modernization process. In 2019, the German-British joint venture Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) proposed the Challenger-2 modernization project. In September of the same year, the new experimental tank of the project appeared at an exhibition. Then the necessary tests are carried out, in order to determine the actual characteristics and compare with other competing development projects. As a result, RBSL’s project was recognized as the most successful and recommended for full-scale implementation. On May 7, 2021, the British Ministry of Defense announced the signing of a contract for the project. Some contents of the proposed modernization program have been reported in detail. Accordingly, the project will upgrade the Challenger-2 main tank into the Challenger 3 version. Main tank for the future Between 1994 and 2002, the British Army purchased 386 Challenger-2 tanks and 22 training vehicles. By 2010, the number of equipment in the lineup was reduced to 225 and has remained at that level to this day. According to previous plans, such a main tank force would be maintained until 2035. However, now the plan has been revised, regarding the Challenger 3 project. He started implementing the Challenger 2 Tank Life Extension Project since 2015. In March 2021, a new assessment of defense and security was published, which included a request to reduce the tank fleet. Accordingly, only 148 tanks will be used in the future and will be repaired and modernized. This allows them to remain in service until the 2040s. The remaining 77 vehicles will be retired from service. The new contract between the British Ministry of Defense and RBSL accepts this option and begins implementation. The main work of the Challenger 3 project will be carried out at the RBSL plant in Telford (UK). This project will provide 200 jobs, including 130 vacancies for engineers. Individual units will be provided by other companies, where another 450 jobs will be created. In the coming years, contractors will have to complete the project development and prepare the production line. The first tanks to be upgraded are scheduled to arrive in 2027. The last of 148 main battle tanks will return to service in 2030. The total cost of this modernization project, according to the contract. , would be £800 million (about £5.4 million/tank). The British Ministry of Defense highly appreciates the prospects of the new project. The country’s military expects the Challenger 3 to become a “world-class tank” and “NATO’s deadliest machine”. In addition, new weapons and other modern systems will allow the British Challenger-3 to surpass modern Russian main battle tanks. Comprehensive upgrade RBLS’s Challenger 3 project involves extensive modernization of the existing tank line, with the replacement of most major systems and equipment. As a result, the new tank will enhance mobility, increase protection, firepower and other important stats. In addition, the upgraded tank can function as part of a command combat system, along with a modern control system and easy data exchange. The main changes of the Challenger 3 project. During the upgrade process, the tank shell will receive new modular front armor. Its composition and properties are not specified, but the degree of protection is reported to be significantly increased. To replace the old tower, a new hood was developed with reinforced armor and the volume required to install new equipment. In the future, tanks will also receive active defense complexes. Challenger-3’s weapon system is equipped with a 120mm smoothbore gun Rheinmetall Rh 120 L55A1 manually loaded. Cannons can use a full range of existing and new ammunition for different purposes. In particular, the tank’s ammunition base will include new high-explosive fragmentation ammunition, with a DM11 programmable fuse. Additional weapons will include a remotely controlled machine gun combat module. RBSL intends to carry out a radical overhaul of the fire control system and other equipment on the tank. The lens system, control computer and other components of the tank will be selected new, without using the standard equipment of the Challenger 2. The fire control system will be combined with the associated vehicles. modern communication, providing the exchange of data on the tactical situation. Project outlook The Challenger 2 Life Extension Project (LEP) program has passed its first phase and is entering a new phase. In the coming years, the joint venture Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land and related companies will have to organize new content and kick-start work on a series of equipment modernization. According to the general plan, by 2030, the British army will completely renew its main tank force. Challenger 3 will be the main tank of the British army in the future. Due to a lack of funding, the British army could not afford to maintain a large tank fleet, and currently has only 225 main tanks. The modernization of all these equipment also becomes impossible and about a third of the tanks will have to be decommissioned due to lack of funds to restore. Besides, the increase in the capabilities of the upgraded tank is not only due to the benefit of new equipment and weapons. It is also based on the objective limitations and shortcomings of existing tanks. Accordingly, the Challenger-2 has not undergone a major upgrade and its characteristics are still at the level of the late 1990s. This fact led to the urgent need to develop a completely new combat unit. However, from a technical point of view, experts say that Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land’s Challenger 3 project seems quite successful. The proposed solutions are indeed capable of improving the technical characteristics and increasing the combat capabilities of existing tanks. In addition, all the necessary capabilities of a modern main tank are provided.