Arquus to Provide Mobility for Nexter’s New CAESAR© MK II SPG

31.03.2022 Products
Arquus to Provide Mobility for Nexter’s New CAESAR© MK II SPG

Arquus to Provide Mobility for Nexter’s New CAESAR© MK II SPG

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On February 19, 2022, the French Prime Minister, Mr. Jean CASTEX, announced the notification to Nexter Systems of the contract for the development of the new generation CAmion Equipped with an ARtillery System (CAESAR ©), also known as CAESAR © MK II.

As a long-time supplier of tactical and logistical mobility to the armed forces, Arquus is delighted to have been selected by Nexter to supply the new rolling base for the CAESAR MK II. Already the designer of the mobility base for the French Army’s current generation Caesar, Arquus is very proud to continue this demanding partnership to provide the next generation mobility capabilities for the Army's artillery units.

The selection of Arquus by Nexter Systems is a recognition of the company’s expertise in tactical mobility. It is also a recognition of the excellence of the current CAESAR © carrier, produced by Arquus from the start. World reference in mobility for a self-propelled gun, the first-generation CAESAR © is indeed based on a Sherpa Medium chassis designed and produced by Arquus.

During its operational career in the French Army, the CAESAR © has proven its high mobility and ruggedness, including in the most demanding theaters of operations and environments. Within Task Force Wagram in Iraq in particular, the CAESAR © has proven the relevance of its design choices, appreciated by user units for its mobility and robustness, as well as by maintainers for its ease of maintenance.

Designed and produced entirely in France, the CAESAR © MK II carrier will benefit from a 460- horsepower engine, compared to 215 on the current vehicle. This upgrade will provide the CAESAR © MK II with greater tactical mobility, further increasing its ability to move in difficult terrain, particularly to protect itself from the adversary’s retaliatory actions. The carrier's capabilities have also been enhanced by an increase in payload, allowing it to carry more ammunition and provide greater protection.

Thanks to its light weight and design choices, particularly the wheel, the CAESAR © MK II will offer a very low cost of ownership, as well as unfailing mobility. Its compact size, made possible by its 6x6 silhouette, will enable it to be flown on board A400M aircraft with minimal preparation.

The CAESAR © MK II carrier will be produced at the Limoges site, Arquus’ Center of Excellence for New Vehicle Production.

With its latest generation chassis, the CAESAR © MK II 6x6 carrier prefigures the tactical mobility of tomorrow.

ARQUUS is a French Defense company, leader of land mobility solutions. Historical partner of the armies, Arquus has more than 25,000 vehicles currently in service in the French Army. Arquus takes part in the VBMR GRIFFON and EBRC JAGUAR programs, which are the new generation of the French Army’s combat vehicles, in the framework of a Temporary Grouping of Companies. Arquus is notably in charge of designing and delivering the drivelines and the self-defense weapon systems for these two vehicles. Arquus also takes charge of all the logistics for the spare parts and organs of the VBMR and EBRC vehicles, thanks to its new logistics facility in Garchizy.

Expert of support solutions, with more than 20,000 vehicles serviced daily, Arquus presents complete support offers, built on the company’s historical knowledge.

 



 
 

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