Nexter Systems
French defense company specializing in land defense systems.
Nexter Systems is a European land defense, forming the KMW+Nexter Defense Systems (KNDS) after a merger with Krauss-Maffei Wegmann. Specializing in main battle tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, robotics, and ammunition
French DGA Orders 109 CAESAR MkII Mobile Artillery from Nexter
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has issued a notification to Nexter, a KNDS company, confirming an order for 109 CAESAR MkII artillery systems. The first delivery is anticipated in
France’s Nexter Halves Production Time of Caesar Howitzers
The French military has officially received the initial batch of Caesar self-propelled howitzers, replacing those sent to Ukraine as part of defense aid, and they are being produced at double...
Kongsberg Test-fires Remote Turret of Boxer Armored Vehicle
Kongsberg and KMW+NEXTER Defense Systems (KNDS) have conducted tests of the Protector RT60 remote turret mounted on the Boxer 8×8 armored vehicle. The Boxer integrated with the RT60 Remote Turret was...
Modernized Tiger Helicopters to be Fitted with Nexter’s New Turrets
KDNS subsidiary Nexter is enhancing the performance of its THL30 turret for upgraded Tiger helicopters. The new standard was developed by Airbus Helicopters on behalf of OCCAR, and financed by the...
Leonardo, Nexter to integrate 20MM Canon onto M-346FA Aircraft
Leonardo will integrate Nexters 20mm cannon pod onto M-346FA (Fighter Attack) aircraft, which is the “light combat” version of the M-346 advanced trainer. “After a successful feasibility study, ...
Airbus Tests Nexter's 20mm NC 621 Pod on H225M Helicopter
Nexter, a company of KNDS, is assisting Airbus with the qualification of its 20mm pod on the H225M multi-role helicopter. The first firing took place in April 2023, the company announced...
Nexter to Build Tank-Busting Kamikaze Drones for French Army
The French Defense Innovation Agency (AID) has asked Nexter to develop new medium-range, remotely operated munition equipped with anti-tank warheads under its LARINAE project. The aim of the LARINAE project is...
France to Modernize CN235 Aircraft, Leclerc Tanks
Frances Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has awarded contracts for the upgrade of CN235 transport aircraft and 50 Leclerc tanks. Sabena Technics Bod and Thales Avs France SAS won €107 million...
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France, Spain to Procure 7 A400M Aircraft by 2028
France and Spain signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Airbus and the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) to procure seven A400M Atlas military transport aircraft by 2028, ensuring continued production of the aircraft through the end of that year
DARPA to Begin Flight Tests of Five Next-Generation VTOL Drones Under 150 kg
DARPA will begin
Poland’s Deputy Minister of National Defense Paweł Bejda met with the CEO of RTX (formerly Raytheon) to discuss expanding defense cooperation, with a focus on increasing Poland’s industrial role in global supply chains
Poland, RTX Discuss Local Production of Patriot Systems, FA-50 Missiles
IAEA Chief Admits No Evidence of Iranian Nuclear Weapons
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has publicly admitted that the U
Sweden’s SWEBAL Secures €3mn Investment to Begin Constructing TNT-manufacturing Factory
The Swedish company, SWEBAL today announced a €3mn strategic investment to begin construction of its factory to manufacture Trinitrotoluene (TNT), the explosive compound used in artillery shells and other munitions, in Nora, Sweden
France to Procure 2 Saab GlobalEye AWACS Aircraft
Netherlands Sets Up New Armored Infantry Battalion, Boosts Drone Capability in €1.1B...
Kalashnikov Reveals Upgraded AK-308 Rifle Compatible with NATO Ammunition
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The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
