Eurosatory 2018: Arquus positions for future French 4x4 requirement
Arquus, the new name for Renault Trucks Defense, is positioning itself for the future French VBAE (Armoured Engagement Assistance Vehicle) programme with its newly-developed Scarabee 4x4.
Currently undergoing internal testing, the new light armoured vehicle has been developed with the French requirement for a light armoured vehicle in mind.
The concept for the VBAE is to field fast and mobile light vehicles to the battlefield to act as a companion of the Scorpion vehicles, providing front line reconnaissance and engagement capabilities.
Shephard understands that the prototype Scarabee currently being tested features the Hornet 30, a 30mm remotely operated weapon also
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