WNexter Systems is a French government-owned weapons manufacturer, based in Roanne, Loire.
WThe 20 mm modèle F2 gun is a naval defence weapon used by the French Navy. It was developed from the GIAT M693. It fires the 20×139 mm round originally developed for the Hispano-Suiza HS.820 series.
WThe RAC 112 APILAS, commonly designated APILAS, is a portable one-shot 112 mm recoilless anti-tank weapon, designed in France by GIAT Industries. Over 120,000 of the APILAS launchers have been produced, and they are in service with many countries.
WCTA International is an equal-shares joint venture company between defence companies Nexter and BAE Systems. CTAI is based in Bourges, France and has been established to develop and manufacture case telescoped weapons and ammunition. The company name is an acronym for Case Telescoped Ammunition. Its main product is a 40mm cannon for light armoured vehicles.
WThe DEFA cannon is a family of widely used French-made aircraft revolver cannon firing standard 30 mm caliber NATO rounds.
WThe EBRC Jaguar is a French armored reconnaissance and combat vehicle that will replace the French Army's VCAC, AMX 10 RC and ERC 90 Sagaie reconnaissance and fire support vehicles.
WThe FAMAS is a bullpup-styled assault rifle designed and manufactured in France by MAS located in Saint-Étienne, which is now a member of the French government-owned Nexter group. It is being replaced as the service rifle of the French military by the HK416F. It is known by French troops as Le Clairon due to its distinctive shape. The FAMAS is recognized for its high rate of fire at 1,100 rounds per minute.
WThe FR F2 has been the standard sniper rifle of the French military since 1986. It is designed for shooting at point targets at distances up to 800 metres.
WThe GIAT 30 is a series of 30 mm cannon developed to replace the DEFA 550 series weapons on French military aircraft.
WThe Leclerc tank is a main battle tank (MBT) built by GIAT, now Nexter of France. It was named in honour of General Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque, who led the French element of the drive towards Paris while in command of the Free French 2nd Armoured Division in World War II. The designation AMX-56 – while very popular – is incorrect.
WThe LG1 is a modern 105 mm towed howitzer designed and produced by GIAT Industries of France.
WThe M621 is a 20 mm automatic cannon of French design, developed by Nexter as on-board armament for armored vehicles, aircraft, helicopters and small coastal vessels of the French Navy.
WThe Manufacture Nationale d’Armes de Tulle, often abbreviated to MAT was a French state-owned weapons manufacturer in the town of Tulle, Corrèze. Founded in 1690, it was absorbed into the French state-owned defense conglomerate GIAT Industries in the 1980s.
WThe Aravis is an infantry mobility vehicle developed and built by French company Nexter. An order for 15 Aravis vehicles was placed by the Délégation Générale pour l'Armement in April 2009 for use by the French Army as a reconnaissance and escort vehicle for engineer units. Deliveries for the initial order began in January 2010.
WThe Titus is an infantry mobility vehicle developed and built by Nexter.
WThe Tr-F1 is a 155mm French towed howitzer produced by Nexter and used by the French Army.
WThe Véhicule Blindé de Combat d'Infanterie is a French Infantry fighting vehicle designed to replace the AMX-10P. They entered active service with the French Army in 2008, with 630 vehicles ordered up to 2010. Spain and the UK have shown interest in the vehicle.
WThe VBMR Griffon is a French multi-role armored vehicle that will replace the French Army's VAB armored personnel carrier.
WThe Véhicule de l'avant blindé or VAB is an armoured personnel carrier and support vehicle designed by Renault of France. It entered service in 1976; around 5,000 were produced. As of 2019, it is the standard APC of the French Army and has also been exported to more than 15 countries. It saw combat in various conflicts in Africa, Asia and Europe.