Tag: Nexter
Czech Republic buying 52 Caesar howitzers from France’s Nexter
The French Caesar 8x8 self-propelled howitzers will be replacing the Czech Army's ageing Dana howitzers.
French Jaguar armored vehicle fires MMP missile for first time during...
The French Army's new Jaguar armored vehicle fired an MMP missile from a two-missile configuration turret during recent qualification trials.
Nexter introduces new ‘Shard’ anti-tank dart ammunition
France's Nexter has unveiled a new 'Shard' armor-piercing fin stabilized discarding sabot (APFSDS) 120mm anti-tank ammunition that is compatible with all current...
Caesar howitzer fires first “intelligent” Katana 155mm shells
A Caesar self-propelled howitzer recently performed the first live-fire test of the new Katana 155mm guided shells, which demonstrated the round's ability...
France orders first 364 Serval light armored vehicles
The French defense procurement agency DGA has placed a serial production contract for the first 364 Serval light armored vehicles after completing...
France receives first command post variants of Griffon armored vehicles
The French defense procurement agency (DGA) qualified the command post variant (EPC) of the Griffon armored vehicle earlier this month, as the...
Thales and Nexter to equip French Navy ships with new RAPIDFire...
French defense contractors Thales and Nexter have received a new contract from the French defense procurement agency (DGA) for the delivery of...
France orders second batch of Jaguar, Griffon vehicles
The French defense procurement agency has announced an order for an additional 271 Griffon multi-role heavy armored vehicles (VBMR) and 42 Jaguar...
COVID-19 delays delivery of Danish Caesar 8×8 artillery systems to 2021
The delivery of the Caesar 8x8 155mm artillery systems to the Danish Army has been delayed by at least six months, the...
France, Germany starting MGCS future tank study
The new main battle tank is expected to enter service in the 2030s.
