FN Herstal signs deal with Nexter for Belgian ground vehicles

FN Herstal, a Belgian subsidiary of the Herstal Group, and the French group Nexter have signed a strategic contract in the framework of the CaMo (Capacité Motorisée or Motorised Capability) program for the modernisation of the Belgian Army’s ground mobility capability. This contract covers the production and delivery by FN Herstal of latest generation defender remote weapon stations to be fitted to Griffon multi-role armoured vehicles (VBMR) that will be supplied by France to the Belgian Army between 2025 and 2030. A Griffon multi-role armoured vehicle. The contract between FN Herstal and Nexter, prime contractor in the French consortium in charge of the program, results from the intergovernmental agreement of November 2018 between France and Belgium that confirmed their decision to form a long-term strategic partnership in the field of ground mobility. The contract also includes the supply to the French Army of the same type of weapon stations for its Leclerc tank modernisation program. In the future this may lead to new opportunities derived from Nexter’s international programs and for maintenance contracts. This latest success proves once again the value of the strategy of diversification and technological innovation adopted by FN Herstal for more than 10 years with its Land, Air and Sea integrated weapon systems. It further establishes the company’s position in high -value products using multiple technologies which create high quality employment. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Director of Sales Graham Joss at [email protected]