Eurosatory 2026: French Gendarmerie expands Centaur fleet
The latest Centaur internal security vehicle is now deployed by the French Gendarmerie Nationale and represents a step change from its older Berliet ISV fleet. (Photo: Christopher F Foss)
The French Gendarmerie Nationale is continuing to field the Centaur internal security vehicle as it replaces the ageing Berliet VBRG fleet.
While much of the attention at Eurosatory 2026 is focused on military vehicle programmes, protected mobility remains an important requirement for Europe’s gendarmerie and paramilitary police forces.
Across the continent, security organisations are modernising ageing fleets with platforms designed to support public-order operations, counter-terrorism missions, civil contingencies and critical infrastructure protection.
The French Gendarmerie Nationale is taking delivery of increasing numbers of the Centaur 4x4 internal security vehicle (ISV), which is replacing the Berliet VBRG fleet that entered service more than 40 years ago.
Developed by French company Soframe, the Centaur provides a high level of protection for internal security
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