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
Elbit’s Atmos Howitzer Beats Nexter’s Caesar for Colombian Contract
Colombia has reportedly chosen 155mm howitzer Atmos produced by Israels Elbit Systems over French-made Caesars. A military source told
Lithuania Orders Upgraded Caesar Artillery Systems
Lithuanias defense ministry has acquired Caesar Mark II artillery systems manufactured in France by Nexter. On December 30, Lithuanias defense minister Arvydas Anušauskas met his French counterpart Sébastien Lecornu in Paris...
France Orders Additional Jaguar, Griffon Armored Vehicles
Frances Direction générale de l'armement (DGA) has ordered more Jaguar and Griffon armored vehicles from the EBMR consortium between Nexter, Arquus, and Thales. The order covers supply of 88 Jaguar 6×6...
Senegal Orders Eight Nexter 105 LG Artillery Guns
French company Nexter has signed a contract to provide 8 105 LG guns and 105mm ammunition to Senegal. The deal was signed on April 20, Nexter said in a statement Thursday
Greek Army’s IFVs to Get Nexter’s Combat Systems
Nexter has signed a strategic partnership with Hellenic Defence Systems (HDS) to meet the Greek Army's requirement for modernised infantry fighting vehicles with the PHILOCTETES combat systems. Named PHILOCTETES in reference...
Nexter, Advanced Defence Systems to Offer Caesar 155mm Howitzer to Malaysia
Malaysian firm Advanced Defence Systems (ADS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nexter Systems to provide the Caesar self-propelled artillery system to Malaysian Armed forces. The MoU was signed...
Nexter to Develop CAESAR 6X6 Mark II New Gen Artillery System
Nexter has won the contract to develop CAESAR 6X6 Mark II new generation (NG) artillery system for the French Direction générale de larmement (DGA), the programs prime contractor. This contract, for...
Nexter to Evaluate Italian Army’s Robotic Platforms
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), Milrem (programmes prime contractor) and seven other partners, chose Nexter Robotics to evaluate several ground and airborne robotics platforms for the Italian Army. The...
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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
Czech MoD Extends Gripen Aircraft Lease up to 2035 at 25% Discount
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...
