During the IDEX exhibition, from February 22 to 26, Nexter will unveil for the first time a VBCI IFV fitted with the T40 turret on its booth (CP 240/260). This turret is equipped with the 40CTAS, a revolutionary 40mm cannon developed by CTA International and recently qualified and selected by the French Army for its future JAGUAR recce vehicle and by the British Army for its Scout program. The VBCI stands today as the “combat proven” reference of the 8X8 market, already deployed in Lebanon (2011), Afghanistan (2010-2012), Mali (2013), and Central African Republic (2014).
Nexter will also present, for the first time in the Middle-East, TITUS®, its latest 6x6 versatile armored vehicle.
ARAVIS®, recently chosen by the Gabonese Army to equip its battalion engaged in the Central African Republic and already in service in a middle-eastern country, will also be exposed on Nexter’s booth, as well as the UAE forces’ Leclerc main battle tank equipped with the AZUR urban operations kit.
In addition to this complete armored vehicle offer, Nexter presents at IDEX its know-how in artillery systems with CAESAR® self-propelled 155mm/52 cal. howitzer, used by the French Army in Lebanon, Afghanistan and Mali, and the 105mm Light Towed Gun 105LG1 which is in service in six different armies.
Nexter Ammunition Business Group, composed of Nexter Munitions, Mecar and Simmel Difesa companies, will exhibit its wide range of ammunition from 20 up to 155mm, dedicated to land systems (artillery, mortars, infantry, light armored vehicles and tanks), naval systems, and aeronautic systems.
The Nexter Robotics NERVA® robots family will also be presented on the booth with its whole range of innovations.
Some of the most innovative products from Nexter’s subsidiaries Nexter Mechanics, NBC-sys, Optsys and Euro-shelter will also be showcased.
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 ammunition for Army, Air Force, Navy and law enforcement applications.
In 2013 Nexter reported revenue of Euros 787 million, of which 18% were allocated to Research & Development. The range of products offered by Nexter include: Artillery systems CAESAR®, TRAJAN® and, 105LG1, Leclerc MBT, VBCI IFV, ARAVIS® highly protected armored vehicle, TITUS®, an armored 6x6, BONUS smart ammunition, all backed up by customer service, support and recycling.
