Tag: Nexter
Run out of Guns
Do towed artillery systems have a future?
While many countries are now being re-equipped with new tracked and wheeled self-propelled (SP) artillery systems, there is...
Wheely Good to Shoot and Scoot
While an increasing number of countries are now turning to wheeled self-propelled (SP) artillery systems rather than their heavier tracked counterparts, wheeled SP artillery...
Tracked Artillery Still Viable
Tracked artillery, while not as popular as it once was, is still effective with the right ammunition.
While there is a clear trend to the...
Slovenia Upgrades Ground Forces
Slovenia’s government announced its intention to make major acquisitions for its ground forces as part of its ongoing programs under Prime Minister Robert Golob...
Leonardo and Rheinmetall Cooperating for Italy’s Future Combat Vehicles
On 3 July 2024 Italy’s Leonard and Germany’s Rheinmetall announced in a joint statement they had agreed to form a joint venture to produce...
Nexter qualifies the new SHARD 120mm APFSDS tank ammunition
Nexter, company of KNDS achieved late 2023 the qualification of its new generation 120mm APFSDS ammunition SHARD.
SHARD is the solution for all...
Experimentation of the first digital twin demonstrator for a ground combat system
The French MOD’s procurement and technology agency (DGA), with the support of its Defense Innovation Agency (AID), entrusts the KNDS-ARQUUS consortium with the...
Ukraine’s Caesar Artillery Incorporating Artificial Intelligence
The Caesar 155mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzers to be fielded by Ukraine could incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) integrated into the system, stated Deputy Minister of...
Texelis celebrates an outstanding partnership with Yugoimport at Partner 2023
At Partner 2023 in Belgrade, Texelis celebrates its outstanding, long-running partnership with Yugoimport on the Milosh and Lazar families of combat vehicles.
Rooted in...
Brazil Seeking Truck Artillery
The Brazilian Army is seeking proposals for truck mounted artillery systems. The intent is to initially acquire two systems for evaluation. This could be...
