• Defence Notes

  Eurosatory: Companies position themselves for the future

  23rd June 2014

  In a climate of defence cuts, the main themes of the Eurosatory exhibition this year were to push new products, showcase technological developments and drive …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory : Nexter et Avibras signe accord d’artillerie

  19th June 2014

  Un accord de coopération a été signé par Nexter et Avibras afin de développer un canon d’artillerie Caesar 155mm monté sur camion pour Brésil. L’accord …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: Nexter and Avibras sign artillery deal

  19th June 2014

  A cooperation agreement has been signed by Nexter and Avibras for the development of a 155mm Caesar artillery truck-mounted gun for Brazil. The agreement was …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: Nexter modifie VBCI transporteur de troupe

  18th June 2014

  la version troupe APC du Nexter 8x8 VBCI IFV a été adaptée suite aux résultats de recherche et les commentaires de ses opérateurs. En représentation …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: Nexter modifies VBCI troop carrier

  18th June 2014

  The troop carrying APC variant of the Nexter 8x8 VBCI IFV has been adapted by the company to make improvements following feedback from tests and …

• Land Warfare

  Nexter strengthens Danish defence industry ties

  23rd May 2014

  Nexter Systems has placed an order with TenCate for its Advanced Armour solution, marking a significant step in Nexter’s plans to diversify its supply base …

• Military Logistics

  French interest in Terrier CEV

  1st May 2014

  France is to assess the Terrier Combat Engineer Vehicle (CEV) as part of a COTS submission for its combat engineer requirements, it has emerged. David …

• Land Warfare

  Titus tested in the Gulf

  29th April 2014

  Nexter’s Tactical Infantry Transport and Utility System (Titus) is undergoing testing by two undisclosed Arabian Gulf states, it has emerged. Denis Pinoteau, the VP of …

• Land Warfare

  Sagem announces new SIGMA 30 system contract

  14th April 2014

  Sagem will integrate its SIGMA 30 navigation and pointing system on PzH 2000 self-propelled, tracked howitzers being delivered by Krauss Maffei Wegmann (KMW) to the …

• Land Warfare

  Nexter signs French Army VBCI support contract

  9th April 2014

  Nexter Group will support the French Army’s VBCI armoured infantry combat vehicle under a contract signed on 4 April. The Support in Services contract (MSS) …

• Defence Helicopter

  Italian Air Force’s first HH-101A takes flight

  20th March 2014

  The first production AW101 for the Italian Air Force has made its maiden flight at the AgustaWestland facility in Yeovil, UK, on 19 March. A …

• Land Warfare

  Sagem receives new SIGMA 30 pointing system order

  5th March 2014

  Sagem’s SIGMA 30 navigation and pointing systems will equip CAESAR guns being delivered to an unnamed Asian customer by Nexter Systems, under a new contract …

• Land Warfare

  Nexter Systems, DCI team for French armed forces training

  18th February 2014

  A joint statement from Nexter Systems and Défense Conseil International (DCI) has revealed that the two companies will work together to offer joint capability provision …

• Land Warfare

  Defexpo 2014: Towed gun programme advances

  10th February 2014

  Contenders in India’s Towed Gun System (TGS) project completed their winter trials on 20 January and will now progress to MET trials. A spokesman from …

• Land Warfare

  Defexpo 2014: Nexter teams to offer light CAESAR

  6th February 2014

  French defence manufacturer Nexter has teamed with Indian companies Larsen & Toubro and Ashok Leyland Defence to offer a new light variant of the CAESAR mounted …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• 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 ...

• Self-propelled guns

  ATMOS [Denmark]

  Programme Background In 2016, the ATMOS was one of two systems shortlisted to meet a requirement from the Danish Army for up to 21 new ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Caesar (Batch 1) [Estonia]

  Programme Background Prior to procuring Caesar, Estonia was in the process of acquiring the K9 Thunder as well.  In June 2024, Estonia announced that it would ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Caesar [Ireland]

  Background Ireland currently maintains a small army designed for home defence. It is only deployed abroad as part of operations authorised by the UN. As ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Caesar [Lithuania]

  Programme Background In June 2022, Lithuania awarded KNDS France a contract for 18 Caesar SPHs. This came in the wake of Russia's full-scale invasion of ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Caesar (Batch 1) [Czech Republic]

  Background The Czech Republic currently operates a small fleet of Dana SPHs. A total of 273 were produced for Czechoslovakia, of which 86 remain in Czech ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Caesar (Batch 2) [Estonia]

  Programme Background Estonia procured its first 12 Caesars in June 2024, with deliveries taking place in 2025. This second contract, awarded in February 2026, mirrors ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Caesar (Batch 2) [Czech Republic]

  Background The Czech Republic currently operates a small fleet of Dana SPHs. A total of 273 were produced for Czechoslovakia, of which 86 remain in Czech ...

• Self-propelled guns

  AMX Mk F3 replacement [Ecuador]

  Background Ecuador currently operates 12 AMX Mk F3s as its only SPH.  Acquired in 1976, they are increasingly obsolete and in need of a replacement. ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Caesar [France]

  Background France first procured the Caesar in 2004, when it ordered 72 vehicles. These were subsequently delivered by 2008. In July 2022, France ordered a ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Caesar (Batch 1) [Belgium]

  Background The Belgian Army currently operates a small number of towed artillery pieces. However, the ongoing war in Ukraine has demonstrated that towed artillery is ...

• 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 ...

• Self-propelled guns

  New self-propelled howitzer [UAE]

  Background The UAE acquired the G6-45 from 1991 to 1993 and the M109 Paladin from 1997 to 1999. However, both platforms are now technologically outdated, with ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Caesar [Portugal]

  Background The Portuguese army currently operates the M109 Paladin, alongside a number of traditional towed platforms. As part of the wider European trend towards modernising ...

• Self-propelled guns

  ATMOS [Morocco]

  Background Morocco currently operates a mixture of SPH platforms, including the M110, M109 Paladin, Caesar and AMX Mk F3. Whilst the M109 fleet has been ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• 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 ...

• Towed guns

  Trajan

  Nexter unveiled the Trajan 155 mm/52 calibre towed gun at IDEX 2013. Trajan was developed for the export market, with the first potential customer being ...

• Land: air defence simulators

  CAESAR

  The Computer Aided Evaluation System for Air Defence Rating (CAESAR) was designed for air defence mission planning and provides a means to train commanders and ...

• Land: battle management systems

  ATLAS

  An interoperable C4I system for artillery missions and resources deployed in the French Army. Commissioned in 2005, ATLAS represents a main element of battlespace digitisation, ...

• 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 ...

• Air: Integrated cockpit systems

  Helic³om

  Helic³om is a fully digital, integrated C3 and mission management system designed to provide crew with data communications and accurate, real-time tactical pictures. The modular ...

• 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 ...

• Main battle 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 ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  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 ...

• Medium 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• Unguided Artillery Ammunition

  155MM LU 211

  German company KNDS-Nexter's 155MM LU 211 is a long-ranged medium calibre artillery shell designed to neutralise and supress the enemy.  It can engage targets at ...

• 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 ...

• Self-propelled guns

  GCT

  The GCT 155 mm tracked self-propelled howitzer, also known as the AMX-30 AuF1, was developed as a replacement for the French Army's Mk F3 155 mm self-propelled ...