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2019-11-13
French Budget 2020:Nexter Wins the Lion’s Share
With an additional allocation of Euro 1.7 billion in the French Budget 2020, the provision for the defence ministry has reached up to Euro 37.5billion. The amount will be utilised for modernisation of major equipment, creation of posts and innovation. The funds will be granted for the modernisation of the armed forces, becoming the second highest budget item of France, behind National Education. The defence effort in 2020 will represent 1.86 per cent of GDP.
In line with the trajectory of the 2019-2025 military programming law, in the last three years, the budget of the Ministry of the Armed Forces has benefited from 10 billion euros of cumulative additional expenditure. Defence resources are expected to grow at the same pace by 2022. The increased spending was expected, as the government formally adopted the multiyear budget law, which seeks to meet the NATO target for military spending.
Starting next year, all fighters deployed in theatres will be equipped with F3 trellis and helmets and a new generation bulletproof vest. 12,000 additional HK 416F assault rifles will replace the Famas- bullpup styled assault rifles used currently. The first new-generation Barracuda attack submarine, two refurbished ATL2s and two A400Ms too will be delivered to French armies during 2020.
However, the main effort will focus on the development of the SCORPION vehicles fleet; 128 new GRIFFONS, 4 first JAGUARS and two Mirage 2000D refurbished will complete the expected deliveries by 2020. The SCORPION programme goes well beyond the development and delivery of the GRIFFON, JAGUAR and SERVAL vehicles. Along with the renovation of the LECLERC MBT, integration of drones and robots into the combat system, communication with dismounted soldiers and multiple sensor management are also targeted. The goal is to bring French troops into the era of collaborative combat.
Nexter is fully mobilised to meet the challenges of the SCORPION programme, through the development of the new VBMR-GRIFFON armored vehicles (in production), EBRC-JAGUAR, Lightweight VBMR-SERVAL and the future SCORPION increments.
2020 – Year of JAGUAR
The JAGUAR Armoured Reconnaissance and Combat Vehicle (EBRC) will replace the AMX10RC and ERC90. If 2019 is the year of the GRIFFON, then 2020 will be JAGUAR’s year with the delivery of the first four units and an order for 42 additional vehicles. JAGUAR is equipped with a threat detection system including an acoustic detonation tracking system, a laser warning detector and a missile launch detector connected to the SCORPION joint vetronics system. On-board simulation will allow the crew to train within a regiment without external means.
GRIFFON: Fulfilling Wide Spectrum of Missions
In order to renew VABs (armoured personnel carriers), the GRIFFON, Multi-Role Armoured Vehicle (VBMR), is capable of filling a wide spectrum of missions. It was designed primarily with humans in mind: air conditioning system, space optimisation, etc. The first 92 GRIFFON will be delivered by the end of 2019 and 220 more by the end of 2020. The goal is to allow users to achieve their mission under optimum conditions. Ten versions will be developed: Troop Transport, Command Post, Health, Artillery Observation Vehicle, etc.
The Army Technical Section (STAT), the 1er Regiment de Chasseurs d’Afrique (1st African Rifles, or 1st RCA), the Scorpion Expert Combat Force (FECS), the Infantry School (EI) and the Bourges Military School (EMB) will be the first to receive the new vehicles. GRIFFON is at the moment the most visible part of the SCORPION programme; it is closely linked to its embedded command system: SICS.
Modelled on the equipment delivery plans, SICS will be fitted to the first GRIFFON delivered, and then gradually to the entire army by the end of 2020. Working initially with the 4th generation radio set, SICS will evolve to work with its successor, the Contact radio station, as it is introduced. The SCORPION programme is therefore much broader than the arrival of the three new armoured vehicles.
SERVAL: Meeting the Needs of Light Units
The SERVAL, Light Armoured Multi-Role Vehicle (Light VBMR), meets the need for engagement of light units in the contact area, especially during the initial phases of an operation under various conditions. In 2020, a first order for 364 units will follow up the development contract entrusted in February 2018 to the industry formed by Nexter and Texelis. To perform the missions assigned to it, the SERVAL will be provided in 3 versions: Armoured Patrol Vehicle (VPB), Tactical Communication Node (NCT), Surveillance, Acquisition, Intelligence, Acknowledgment (SA2R). The first prototypes are now being tested at Nexter’s site. From 2022 to 2033, French Land Forces are planning to receive all SERVAL contracted.
Adapting to Threats
The LECLERC MBT is a third-generation heavy battle tank. Its architecture allows it to be revised and upgraded with the latest systems to adapt to ever-changing battlefield threats.
Notified in March 2015 to Nexter, the LECLERC XLR programme will materialise in 2020 by a first order for 50 platforms. Ultimately, the Army should collect 200 upgraded LECLERC, including 122 by 2025. This renovation will increase the MBT's operational capabilities, with the integration of vetronics and secondary armament, as well as the army's new command and communication systems.
Reference Text/Photo:www.nexter-group.fr,Source: French Armed Forces Ministry
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