Nexter at Eurosatory 2010 |
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18 June 2010, 11:25 AM |
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Nexter
launches new version of Aravis, Caesar and other products
at Eurosatory 2010. |
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During
this edition 2010 of the International Defense Exhibition
2010, the French Defense Company Nexter the company presents
its last technological innovations on its closed booth.
On its booth, Nexter presents a whole range of products
which that they already are or will soon be in service with
the French forces in overseas theaters. Within the framework
of the UNIFIL operations in Lebanon, Leclerc main battle
tanks, AUF1 self-propelled artillery vehicles, and AMX10P
infantry combat vehicles will all be used by a battle group.
Afghanistan is the first operational theater where VBCI
(infantry armored combat vehicle) will be deployed, along
with ARAVIS® highly protected armored vehicle, and CAESAR
artillery system. Already on site are the renovated AMX10RCs
and all the 30-mm gun systems mounted on Tiger helicopter
of the French Army light aviation forces (ALAT), Mirage
2000s and Rafales of the French Air Force, and the SEMs
of the Naval Aviation. Every one of these land or airborne
systems can use the whole range of munitions produced by
the Nexter Group's subsidiary Nexter Munitions.
Once again this year, the Group's modernized range of products
and service features a great number of new systems and features.
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VBCI APC with new upgrade armour |
The
VBCI is presented at Eurosatory 2010 in its very strongly
protected Armored Personnel Carrier version. The APC (VTT)
version can be used to carry a complete "digitized"
combat group, with all its equipment, under unequalled comfort
and protection conditions. This VBCI is protected, in particular,
against rockets of the RGP type by a combination of Nexter
SlatAlu and RUAG Sidepro armor systems. The vehicle's weapon
system consists of a remotely operated 12.7 mm cupola. Direct
external all-round vision is achieved by means of a CEPIA
system (enhanced episcope ring). |
VBCI
APC with upgrade armour kit Data Sheet |
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new version of Aravis high protected armoured vehicle |
Aravis®
is presented in three versions, two of which are new versions.
VBHP (standing for highly protected armored vehicle as named
in the French Army's inventory) Aravis® is the vehicle
that will be deployed (ten units approx.) in Afghanistan
in 2010 for use by the anti-IED engineering units.
The observation Aravis features a telescopic mast called
Margot from Thales. The vehicle is designed specifically
for battlefield detection and surveillance missions and
offers the same high level of protection as all the other
members of the Aravis® family.
The last new version is the Aravis® gunfire support
fitted with the remotely-operated ARX®20 cupola developed
by Nexter Systems. Its 20- mm gun offers the crew a firing
power and the desired precision over a distance in excess
of 1500 m, without collateral damages. This vehicle can
accommodate a crew of 5.
Finally, Aravis® can also be easily reconfigured as
a command post vehicle, with a self-defense cupola and a
workspace for 4 personnel.
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Three
versions of the High Protected armoured vehicle Nexter Aravis |
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| The
Caesar Mk2, a new version of the wheeled self-propelled howitzer |
Caesar®
artillery system which has been deployed in Afghanistan
and has already been sold to three customers (183 systems
effectively ordered), is presented in a version featuring
highly improved performance capabilities. The new cabin
of Caesar® Mk2 is in fact capable of withstanding ballistic
level-2 and 3A/2B mine aggressions (as per Stanag 4569).
Otherwise Caesar® Mk2 offers all the strong characteristics
that have made Caesar® a success (long range, accuracy,
fully automatic aiming, and setting-up/salvo firing/exit
time lower than three minutes. A crew from the French Army
recently managed to fire eight munitions in less than one
minute, during a demonstration. |
Caesar
Mk2 self-propelled howitzer |
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maintenance of the main battle tank Leclerc |
On
the Nexter booth a Leclerc main battle tank is showed with
the power pack apart of the vehicle that has just been overhauled
at the company's plant in Roanne. Even though Leclerc tank
is no longer in production, Nexter is still devoting massive
resources to keeping it as efficient as possible. In particular,
Nexter Systems is also strongly involved in the project
of its customers in France and the Arab Emirates to prepare
their Leclerc renovation projects, both in a partnering
approach and striving to attain optimum cost/performance
solutions. These projects will make it possible to keep
Leclerc fleet fully operational until 2040. |
Leclerc
Main battle tank |
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ARX®20 cupola |
ARX®20
cupolas comes as a true alternate solution, compared to
the 12.7-mm systems and the turrets fitted with a 25- or
30-mm gun with its compactness and low weight similar to
12.7 machine guns, 20 mm guns fire more powerful projectiles.
The system can easily be installed on any types of carriers,
including light all-track vehicles. ARX®20 can be used
to fire as you go and is capable of engaging targets from
a distance in excess of 2,000 meters. The cupola has an
all weather, day/night and all-round observation capability
and is also well suited for secure missions and for combat
in urban areas. |
ARX20 Cupola 20 mm gun system |
Nexter's
weapon systems can all fire the whole range of modern munitions
from Nexter Munitions, whose latest items include just added
25-mm Airburst, 30-mm super safe and 120-mm HE munitions.
Safety, accuracy and terminal effect control are key technological
objectives pursued by Nexter Munitions. The company has
won a number of research contracts for metric precision
munitions (MPM) and is strongly involved in the qualification
of 40CTA munitions. |
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| Nexter
services and its technological innovations |
The
Group present all its logistic service solutions in a dedicated
centre. Nexter has won several innovative logistic support
contracts with the French Army, which is based on a sustained
availability commitment. Leclerc fleet SSPP, and VBCI MLS
should become reference models for all logistic service
contracts, as extended to innovative outsourced services. |
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Several technology demonstrators
are showed , including SCIP1 - which is the result of our
BOA work and is Nexter's component at the Technical-Operational
Laboratory that will be developed under Scorpion program;
OVIDE video surveillance system carried on board armoured
vehicles; Safepro® anti-mine seats; the extended-field
CEPIA viewing ring; and the Protecsit area defence system.
MEMS applied to munitions will also have a place of honor,
as two engineers from Nexter Munitions will receive the
Ingénieur Général Chanson award during
a ceremony hosted by Gicat on Wednesday 16 June.
Visitors will be able to immerse in a 3D Aravis® installed
in a room equipped with a collaborative engineering tool
designed to facilitate the dialogue between our engineers
and our customers during the development of new products.
Finally, Nexter will present its brand new XP2 technology
demonstrator. This system is designed to demonstrate the
Nexter Systems' expert skills in such areas as mobility,
protection, human factors, compliance with environmental
standards and vetronics. The solutions and technologies
we have developed can be used on VBMR (multirole armored
vehicle), EBRC (reconnaissance and combat armoured vehicle)
and on any combat platform of the 18-24 t class. |
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