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2019-12-05

Nexter Steals the Spotlight at MILLIPOL

Nexter recently took part in the MILIPOL Paris exhibition from November 19 to 22. The company showcased its know-how by proposing solutions, equipment, and ammunition that meet the needs of security forces.

The company provides reliable and innovative solutions that meet the operational requirements of customers. The group has a range of armoured vehicles to artillery systems and also has strategic sub-assemblies, such as weapon systems and ammunition, robots and embedded electronic systems. It is able to support products throughout their life cycle by offering a wide range of support solutions and services, as well as maintenance in operational conditions.

Products Presented

At the show, TITUS and the Serval Gendarmerie were showcased. A live version of TITUS 6x6 armoured vehicle was present on the stand, in its Homeland version. With the group's experience in wheeled armoured vehicles, it is capable of carrying out a wide range of missions, from policing to fire support and troop transport. Proven by the RAID intervention unit, it benefits from the continuous feedback of this elite unit of the French “Police Nationale”.

TITUS is the latest generation of 6x6 armoured vehicles, produced by the company to answer the support and transport vehicles needs of modern armies offering high level of protection, mobility and versatility, as well as controlled ownership cost. TITUS’ mobility chain was developed in cooperation with Czech supplier Tatra Trucks. A “Homeland Security” kit is available, answering more specifically to the needs of police and security forces. TITUS Homeland Security has, for example, been used to protect COP 21 and is actively used by the RAID French police intervention unit.

Czech MoD’s order for acquisition of 62 Titus vehicles is for three variants of TITUS: Commanding Post (CP), Transmissions, and Artillery Fire Coordination Post. ELDIS (CSG Group), Nexter’s partner for this Czech Republic project, carries the main contract with the MoD and will organise the licensed local production.

The Serval Gendarmerie 4x4 armoured vehicle that was also present on the stand was in the 1/10 scale model format. The SERVAL meets the need for engagement of light units in the contact area, especially during the initial phases of an operation under various conditions.

To perform the missions assigned to it, the SERVAL will be provided in three versions: Armoured Patrol Vehicle (VPB), Tactical Communication Node (NCT), Surveillance, Acquisition, Intelligence, Acknowledgment (SA2R). It is compact and easily deployable, while offering a high level of protection. Equipped with a powerful motorisation and with a clearing blade, it is able to open any blocked path by pushing up to six tonnes of debris/obstacles. Whether on or off-road, Serval Gendarmerie supports and protects with its fire support capabilities, its four cameras and five diascopes offering 360-degree vision, as well as its fire, projectile and paint spray protection.

Nexter’s robotics range was represented by the NERVA robot with its payloads and a drone. NERVA is a mini robot that can be declined in three versions, from the smallest to the largest: NERVA S, NERVA LG and NERVA XX.

Lightweight and compact for the S and LG models, NERVA allows the user to explore a hostile or dangerous area, without exposing. The XX model, with its robust gauge and tracks, can operate on difficult terrain and slip through everywhere. The wide range of payloads allows NERVA to perform all types of missions, from surveillance to reconnaissance, and to handle all types of threats, including IEDs. Already satisfying many customers (various French police units, special forces, military), it is robust, reliable and fully operational.

To face NRBC threats, the NBC-Sys range was present on GICAT’s GIE NRBC stand. Visitors also discovered the EVATOX, an evacuation mask for CBRN attack victims, which has the unique feature of being available in three sizes for civilians: baby, child and adult. Nearby was the FRH16 system, composed of a protective hood, blowers for long-term intervention in contaminated areas, and Camelback for transporting and consuming all kinds of liquids (water, vitamin concentrates, etc.).

Last but not least, digital equipment and systems were showcased on Nexter’s booth, with the presence of the FINDEAGLE kit to equip drones and information systems for all types of vehicles, and the ViPeR camera.

Future Plans

Nexter is fully mobilised to meet the challenges of the SCORPION programme, through the development of the new VBMR-GRIFFON armoured vehicles (in production), EBRC-JAGUAR, Lightweight VBMR-SERVAL, the renovation of LECLERC MBTs and the future SCORPION increments.

The company has a strong international presence, with numerous recent export successes, such as the CAESAR 8x8 sold to the Royal Danish Army, the CaMo programme with Belgium and the TITUS armoured vehicle acquired by the Czech Republic.

Nexter and CMI have a contract for assembly services in Belgium for the VBMR-GRIFFON and the assembly in Belgium of the turrets to equip the EBRC-JAGUAR. CMI would act as the final assembler of the VBMR-GRIFFON under the CaMo programme, and as the 40 mm turret assembler of the EBRC-JAGUAR. The deliveries of the systems to the Belgian Land component are planned to extend from 2025 to 2030.

Reference Text/Photo:www.nexter-group.fr

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