With its centuries-long experience in the artillery field and historic partnership with the Indonesian armed forces, Nexter is presenting its range of artillery systems in Jakarta at the Indodefence exhibition from 2 to 5 November.
On Nexter’s stand, visitors will be able to view the 105 LG1 light towed howitzer. Deployable by light vehicle, helicopter or even by parachute, the 105 LG1 is the world's lightest 105mm assault artillery gun, and is ideal for providing supporting fire for rapid reaction forces. The 105 LG1 is in service with the armed forces of Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Belgium, Canada and Colombia.
Nexter’s flagship artillery product, the self-propelled CAESAR® 155mm/52-caliber howitzer will also be presented on the stand. In use by the armed forces of France, Thailand, Indonesia and a Middle Eastern country, it is combat proven in the French army's missions in Afghanistan, Mali and Lebanon.
FINDART, Nexter’s firing control system, and the range of artillery munitions produced by Nexter’s ammunition business group, will also be presented on the stand, alongside Nexter Robotics' NERVA® range of mini surveillance and reconnaissance robots.
Nexter, the leading French land defence company is a KNDS Group company. It is dedicated to meeting the needs of French and other land forces internationally. The scope of its business includes the supply of weapon systems and ammunition for air and naval forces. The acquisition of Belgian company Mecar and Italian company Simmel Difesa enabled the establishment, along with Nexter Munitions, of the third European player in the ammunition sector.
Nexter also offers systems and protection solutions for the homeland security market. The group continues its international development policy with 55% of order intake in 2015 destined for the export market.
In France, Nexter is fully committed to meeting the objectives of the SCORPION program, through the renovation of the Leclerc tank and the development of the future GRIFFON and JAGUAR vehicles within the GME (temporary consortium between Nexter, Thales and Renault Trucks Defense).
The group’s range of products consists of ARAVIS®, TITUS® and VBCI armoured vehicles, CAESAR®, TRAJAN® and 105LG1 artillery systems, smart ammunition (BONUS), as well as customer service, support and recycling.
Nexter’s 2015 turnover amounted to €1.07 billion, of which 14% is allocated to Research and Development activities.
