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Artillery goes trucking to survive drones swarming the battlefield
The war in Ukraine has put long-range fires front and center at the Eurosatory defense show that kicks off in Paris on June 17.
France, Germany kick off race for ‘quantum leaps’ in aircraft and tank tech
A new pact binds Berlin and Paris in Europe's race toward next-generation weapons fit for the European defense vision.
When does industry expect France and Germany to set its future tank requirements?
There are signs of an eagerness for the requirements, which could open a new chapter.
By Pierre Tran
Trans-Atlantic rift fuels cry to make European weapons great again
At the Eurosatory weapons powwow in Paris, companies hope to get a piece of the action flowing from the European Union's new initiatives toward common capabilities.
French and German armor makers test the waters with a ‘Euro-tank’
Companies unveiled their version of a "Euro-tank" at the 2018 Eurosatory trade show in Paris, combining a German chassis with a French turret.
Nexter armored vehicle could soon include tethered drones
Nexter has unveiled a concept version of its Titus armored vehicle adapted to carry augmented mission systems.
By Pierre Tran
Jaguar strapped to the nines with sensors, weaponry and a paint job
French industry has unveiled a prototype of the Jaguar, an armored vehicle in khaki green and bristling with sensors.
By Pierre Tran
Ever heard of Texelis? The French firm thinks you will.
Signing this deal makes Texelis a joint prime contractor, bearing the company’s hopes of becoming a brand name.
By Pierre Tran
French deal with Nexter, Texelis to provide ‘operational superiority’
Nexter and Texelis are to develop, produce and service Light VBMR troop carriers, of which more than 2,000 are to be built by 2030.
By Pierre Tran
Win for German armored vehicle maker could leave British firms out in the cold
Artec plans to assemble the main element of it’s Boxer vehicle at a factory in northeast England ― that is if the U.K. hands the German company a deal.
Nexter foresees future tank prototype contract, talks AI and robot aspirations
Nexter hopes to sign a contract around 2020 for a technology demonstrator for a future heavy tank for the French and Germany armies.
By Pierre Tran