Nexter, a KNDS company, European leader in land defense, is present at the CANSEC Trade Show from 29-31 May 2019 in Ottawa, Canada.
Architect and system integrator, Nexter is showcasing its know-how by proposing solutions that meet the needs of land, naval, air and security forces.
French leader in land defense and partner of security forces, Nexter offers modular, reliable and innovative solutions meeting the operational requirements of its clients. CANSEC is an annual trade show. It takes place on more than 14,000m², welcomes 296 exhibitors, as well as 40 delegations. It is a privileged event to unveil to the Canadian public Nexter’s know-how.
Proud to have won, with its partners ECA Robotics (France) and Deltic (Canada), the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) contract for the acquisition by Canada of 79 NERVA®-LG robots (photo) and 9 NERVA®-XX robots, Nexter is presenting at CANSEC its complete range of NERVA® robots.
These multi-mission robots represent what technology has best to offer in the field. In addition to their extraordinary performances, NERVA® robots are robust and entirely waterproof. They can be deployed on any type of terrain and can also be controlled remotely from any platform (PC, smartphone, tablet). Finally, they have semi-autonomous capacities to lighten operator load.
In addition to NERVA®-LG and NERVA®-XX robots, Nexter visitors will be able to discover a selection from its range of payloads that can be mounted on these multi-mission robots.
Nexter is also showcasing its wide expertise with a model of its 105LG light artillery gun, a model of the RAPIDFire® turret, a MEHARA mask, and a selection of 40mm and 84mm Carl Gustav ammunition
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 as well 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 58% of the order intake in 2017 intended for the export market. In France, Nexter is fully committed to meeting the objectives of the SCORPION program, through the upgrade of the Leclerc tank and the development of the future VBMR Griffon and EBRC Jaguar vehicles within the temporary business venture between Nexter, Thales and Arquus, as well as the Lightweight VBMR.
The group’s range of products also 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 2017 turnover amounted to €900 million, of which 18% is allocated to Research and Development (R&D) activities.
