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Land Warfare
Malaysia to nix helicopter and SPH purchases
4th September 2019
The Malaysian government is looking to cancel procurement of six MD 530G helicopters from Destini Berhad and MD Helicopters, as well as 29 M109A5 SPHs …
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2019: New IFVs top priority for Bulgaria's Land Forces inventory
20th August 2019
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has commented that its request of new wheeled combat vehicles is one of the most important projects for recapitalisation of …
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Land Warfare
Slovakian tactical vehicle procurement hits a major roadblock
24th July 2019
The Slovak Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been forced to suspend the procurement of a series of new multirole tactical 4x4 vehicles due to an …
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Land Warfare
Insight: French vehicle competitions heat up
23rd July 2019
France continues to march forward with its Scorpion modernisation programme, with the recent delivery of the first Griffon multirole armoured vehicles (VBMR) on schedule this …
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Land Warfare
French army presented with first Griffon 6x6
5th July 2019
The French army has been presented with its first Griffon Véhicule Blindé Multi-Rôles (VBMR) 6x6 from the consortium of manufacturers that develop the vehicle, during …
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Land Warfare
Contract awarded for supply of armoured vehicles to Belgium
1st July 2019
A government-to-government strategic agreement between France and Belgium project has come into effect, and a subsequent contract for the procurement of armoured vehicles for the …
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Land Warfare
Poland considers next-generation tank development
24th June 2019
As Poland considers the development of its next-generation MBT, the European nation will look to open its doors to input from both domestic and international …
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Defence Notes
Classified note confirms French weaponry in Yemen: report
15th April 2019
French weapons are being used by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in Yemen, according to a classified military note revealed on 15 April …
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Land Warfare
Bulgaria sets back wheeled armoured vehicle tender
6th March 2019
Despite continuous delay in Bulgarian tender for new armoured vehicles, a number of potential bidders have confirmed their commitment to the procurement programme. After failing …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IDEX 2019: Big contracts on the horizon for Milrem
25th February 2019
Once again Milrem Robotics' THeMIS UGV was unavoidable at an international trade show in various weaponised configurations and after years of pushing the platform some larger …
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Land Warfare
Czech Republic announces new procurement programmes
21st December 2018
The Czech Republic’s MoD has begun three major procurement programmes to modernise its armed forces, with all three contracts being signed in 2019. Defence Minister …
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Land Warfare
MBDA demos MMP in France
20th November 2018
MBDA has showcased the full range of capabilities of its fifth generation Missile Moyenne Portée (MMP) ground combat missile during a live firing demonstration at …
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Land Warfare
Indo Defence 2018: Nexter positions lightweight artillery for Indonesia
9th November 2018
With the successful sale of the Caesar 155mm self-propelled gun under its belt in Indonesia, Nexter is now pushing for the country to acquire the …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2018: Nexter debuts RapidFire Naval
24th October 2018
Nexter, partnered with Thales, showcased its RapidFire T40AA anti-air and anti-surface solution for naval vessels at Euronaval. Based on the CTA International CTAS 40mm gun …
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Land Warfare
US Army to procure BONUS precision-guided munitions
12th October 2018
The US Army is procuring BAE Systems’ Bofors 155mm BONUS ammunition through a contract with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency. The latest version of …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
Titus (Czech Republic)
Programme Background The Czech government first announced its intention to purchase the Nexter TITUS platform in 2015. However, a contract did not materialise until July ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
Titus
While there has been no direct confirmation that Nexter has sold the Titus to Saudi Arabia, it has been confirmed that Nexter has delivered CAESAR ...
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Tanks
Leclerc Upgrade (UAE)
Programme Background The UAE MoD has not disclosed any intention to modernise or replace its Leclerc MBTs, but an unconfirmed report published by the Asian Defence ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
VBMR-L Serval (Additional Batches)
Programme Background The French Army has launched several projects to modernise its equipment and C4I capabilities as part of its Scorpion modernisation programme. These projects ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
VBMR-L Serval (Second Batch)
Programme Background The French Army has launched several projects to modernise its equipment and C4I capabilities as part of its Scorpion modernisation programme. These projects ...
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Loitering munitions
Colibri [France]
Programme Background Origins French Ministry of Armed Forces spokesperson Hervé Grandjean stated in a press conference in May 2022 that the Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA) ...
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Loitering munitions
Larinae [France]
Programme Background Origins French Ministry of Armed Forces spokesperson Hervé Grandjean stated in a press conference in May 2022 that the Direction Générale de l'Armement ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
VBCI (Qatar)
Programme Background The VBCI-2 was selected in preference to a competing offer comprising Patria's AMV 8x8 equipped with a Lockheed Martin turret. However, at the ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
VBMR-L Serval (First Batch)
Programme Background The French Army has launched several projects to modernise its equipment and C4I capabilities as part of its Scorpion modernisation programme. These projects ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
VAB Mk3 6X6 APC
Based on the number of VAB Mk IIIs estimated to have been delivered to Saudi Arabia between 2016 and 2018, this forecast expects at least ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
Belgium Griffon Light Common Armoured Vehicle Platform
Programme Background In its Strategic Vision for Defence document published in June 2016, the Belgian MoD outlined its aspirations for equipping five motorised manoeuvre battalions ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
8x8 IFV [Greece]
Programme Background The Greek Army is believed to operate a vast inventory of tracked APCs numbering more than 2,600 vehicles. This consists of legacy Cold ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
VBMR Griffon (France)
Programme Background Development of the Griffon commenced in 2014 when the consortium of Arquus, Nexter and Thales was awarded a development contract to design the ...
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Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
EBRC Jaguar (France)
Programme Background Requirement Initially, the French government required 248 Jaguars. However, this requirement quickly rose to 300 platforms, 50% of which are set to be ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
8x8 IFV [Qatar]
Programme Background Qatar is believed to require a new 8x8 armoured vehicle platform to replace a range of legacy wheeled and tracked armoured vehicles currently ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
VBCI-2
Nexter unveiled the VBCI-2 IFV, the latest evolution of its 8x8 VBCI infantry fighting vehicle, at DSEI 2015 in London. Using company funds, Nexter has built ...
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Tanks
EMBT
KNDS (KMW + NEXTER Defense Systems) presented its first joint product, the EMBT (European Main Battle Tank) demonstrator, at the June 2018 Eurosatory defence exhibition. The EMBT mounts ...
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Land: RWS
ARX 20
The ARX 20 was developed by Nexter to meet demand for a vehicle-mounted RWS that offers more firepower than an RWS armed with a 12.7mm ...
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Mine-protected vehicles
Aravis
Nexter unveiled its 12.5t Aravis at Eurosatory 2008, and in April 2009, the company received a launch order for 15 vehicles to equip French Army ...
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Naval guns
Narwhal
Narwhal is a 20mm, remotely operated naval gun turret by Nexter Systems. It utilises Nexter Systems' M621/M693 cannons, also deployed on helicopters. Narwhal can be ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
TITUS
Nexter Systems unveiled the Tactical Infantry Transport & Utility System (TITUS) 6x6 modular armoured vehicle at DSEI 2013. TITUS was developed for the export market ...
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Guided munitions
Bonus
The Bofors 155 Bonus is a guided artillery round developed as a joint initiative between Bofors and Nexter.
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Self-propelled guns
RapidFire
Thales unveiled the RapidFire, intended to protect both mobile forces and key assets/fixed points, at the Eurosatory 2012 exhibition. The system is designed to exploit ...
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Military UGVs
Ultro
Nexter Robotic's Ultro is a 4x4 multi-mission tactical robot designed as a multi-role platform UGV. 100% electric and capable of silent running, the Ultro is ...
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Self-propelled guns
Caesar 6x6 MkII + 8x8
Nexter’s Caesar (CAmion Equipé d’un Système d’ARtillerie) is a self-propelled 155mm/52cal artillery mounted available on either a 6x6 or 8x8 truck chassis. The configuration was chosen to provide ...
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Land: RWS
Unmanned T40
Nexter is developing an unmanned variant of its T40 two-man turret to meet the growing demand for these types of systems. Like the standard T40, ...
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Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
ERC 90 Sagaie
The ERC 90 (Engin à Roues, Canon de 90mm) is a 6x6 90mm-armed armoured car developed as a private venture by Nexter in 1975-78. The vehicle was exported to ...
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Tanks
Leclerc
The 120mm-armed Leclerc MBT was developed in the 1980s to meet a French Army requirement with the first of 406 production tanks delivered in 1992 ...
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Land: manned turrets
Dragar
The Dragar (known as the Tarask by the French Army) is a one-man turret developed by Nexter for the French Army's VBCI IFV and for ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
VBCI
Nexter developed the VBCI to meet a French Army requirement for an infantry fighting vehicle to replace the tracked AMX-10P. The 8x8 design was specified ...