Nexter, Hydrema sign VBCI partnership agreement
Nexter has signed a partnership agreement with Hydrema as it seeks to strengthen its industry ties with Denmark ahead of a decision from the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) on its APC replacement programme.
Nexter’s VBCI is currently under consideration for the programme to replace the Danish Army’s M113-series tracked vehicle fleet.
If the VBCI vehicle is selected for the programme, Nexter will support Hydrema in the set-up and operation of a production line in its Støvring facility, where the final assembly and integration of the Danish VBCI will be performed.
Under an existing agreement, Hydrema will also perform the in-country logistic support of Nexter’s CAESAR self-propelled howitzer in the event that CAESAR is selected by DALO as part of its on-going artillery competition.
Nexter has been working to establish a strong team of suppliers in Denmark, with nearly 40 Danish companies being pre-selected as suppliers or already integrated into Nexter’s global supply chain, including TenCate, Prodan, AKS, Multicut, Linak, and Weibel.
The total value of the transfer of production and technology to Hydrema has been pre-approved by the Danish Business Authority. Nexter plans to fulfil more than 60% of its potential offset obligation through ‘direct’ project activities should VBCI be selected.
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