Nexter, a company of KNDS, European leader in land defense, is fully participating at the DSA exhibition from April 16 to 19 in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia.
Nexter, land defense system integrator, is exhibiting its know-how in the field of artillery. The 105 LG1 gun (photo), can be towed by a light vehicle, transported by an average helicopter (PUMA or Bell 212 type) or parachuted by a tactical transport aircraft (type C130-Hercules), will be in real on the group’s booth. The self-propelled artillery system 155mm/52 Caliber CAESAR® is exhibited as a mock-up. These two systems now equip more than a dozen armies around the world. The Fire Control System FINDART will complete Nexter’s artillery global solution.
In the field of naval medium-caliber weapons systems, Nexter is presenting the NARWHAL® and the 15A. The NARWHAL®, combining the effectiveness of a 20M621 gun, electro-optical day/night cameras and a moving target tracking function, is ideally suited for surveillance and maritime police operations, as well as interception or self-defense. The 15A, a 20mm gun and ultra-light naval mounting, constitutes the ideal solution for interception and self-defense missions.
In the range of armored vehicles, Nexter group is exhibiting two mock-ups of TITUS®, in its MTB version and Homeland Security. This 6x6 armored vehicle, adaptable to the operational requirements of the armed forces and security, is able to evolve with high mobility on all types of terrain and offers high maneuverability capabilities, especially in urban and mountainous areas.
The entire ammunition range, from 20 to 155mm, for land, naval and air-land systems is displayed at the DSA exhibition.
The FINDMP® solution providing tactical thought process support for enemy, environment and field analysis is demonstrated on the Nexter booth. FINDMP® is used in command posts, in command vehicles or dismounted.
The Nexter Robotics Nerva® surveillance and recognition mini-robot range, as well as the major NRBC (Nuclear Biological Radiological Chemical) risk-treatment solutions proposed by NBC-Sys, a subsidiary of the Nexter Group will complete the booth.
Nexter, the leading French land defense company and third European player in the ammunition sector is part of the KNDS Group. It is dedicated to meet the needs of the French land forces and of Nations on an international scale.
The scope of Nexter’s business includes the supply of weapon systems and ammunition for air and naval forces. Nexter also provides systems and protection solutions in the field of homeland security. The group continues to apply its international development policy with 60% of the order intake in 2016 and 2017 intended for the export market.
In France, Nexter is fully committed to meet the objectives of the SCORPION program, through the renovation of the Leclerc tank and the development of the future VBMR and EBRC vehicles within the GME (temporary business venture between Nexter, Thales and Renault Trucks Defense) as well as the VBMR Light.
The group’s range of products includes ARAVIS®, TITUS® and VBCI armored vehicles, CAESAR®, TRAJAN® and 105LG1 artillery systems, smart ammunition (BONUS), many equipment, as well as customer service, support and revaluation.
Nexter’s 2016 turnover amounted to €866 million, of which 19% is allocated to Research and Development activities.
