The Nexter Group delivered the 42nd Upgraded Engineering corps armored vehicle (EBG-VAL) to the School of Military Engineering in Angers, thus concluding the program to upgrade the EBG-F1 (initial version) and Pyrotechnic anti-tank mine clearing systems (SDPMAC), driven by the French Procurement Agency (DGA).
Derived from an AMX-30B2 chassis, the EBG-F1 was put into service for the first time in 1987. It has since been destined to fulfill support missions in combat, opening and closing routes, clearing obstructions or landscaping.
Faced with a wider range of threats and an ever-changing environment, in 2006 the DGA entrusted Nexter Systems with the task of upgrading 42 EBG-F1s, which became EBG-VALs, and 12 SDPMACs.
The aim of the program was to enhance protection, develop existing functions, provide new functions and improve ergonomics.
In total, 54 engineer vehicles were delivered between September 2011 and January 2014.
Nexter applies its expertise in land defense systems to meet the needs of the French Army and other forces internationally. The scope of its business includes the supply of weapons systems and munitions for Army, Air Force, Navy and law enforcement applications.
The range of products offered by Nexter includes: Artillery systems CAESAR®, TRAJAN and, 105LG, Leclerc main battle tank, VBCI Infantry combat vehicle, ARAVIS® highly protected armored vehicle, TITUS®, Nexter new armored 6x6, BONUS smart ammunition, all backed up by customer service, support and recycling.
In 2012, Nexter reported revenue of Euros 742 million, of which 18% were allocated to Research & Development.
