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French military armored vehicle modernization

Overview

The French Army has reached a milestone in the SCORPION programme with the delivery of the first EBRC Jaguar armored vehicles at the R3 standard. As of late September 2026, approximately 25 vehicles—comprising new Jaguar R3 units and upgraded Jaguar R2 models—have been delivered or retrofitted to this specification to modernize and digitalize land forces by replacing the aging AMX-10RC.

The Jaguar R3 is a 25-tonne, 6x6 wheeled vehicle equipped with a digitized T40 turret, a 40 mm CTA cannon, and Akeron MP anti-tank missiles capable of engaging targets at ranges up to 4,000 meters. Developed by a consortium including KNDS France, Arquus, and Thales, the vehicle incorporates advanced sensors and an improved human-machine interface to enhance crew decision-making.

Following successful testing in Bourges and Angers, the French Ministry of Defense is scheduled to officially authorize the Jaguar R3 for combat use by July 20, 2026. Deliveries and modernizations are expected to continue through the end of 2026, with the French Army aiming to possess a total of 300 Jaguar vehicles by 2030. The vehicle has also been selected for the CaMo programme in Belgium and Luxembourg, and the manufacturer is pursuing further international export campaigns.

Entities

French Army · Arquus · BRI · EBRC Jaguar · KNDS

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    French Army receives first Jaguar R3 armored reconnaissance vehicles

    The French Army has begun receiving Jaguar R3 armored reconnaissance vehicles to replace the AMX-10RC, with a goal of 300 units by 2030.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    French Army receives first EBRC Jaguar armored vehicles at R3 standard

    KNDS France has delivered the first EBRC Jaguar armored vehicles at the R3 standard to the French Army, marking a major milestone in the SCORPION modernization programme.

  3. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Centigon France unveils Raven armored vehicle for specialized police units

    Centigon France has unveiled the Raven, a 10-ton armored vehicle designed for French specialized police units including the Raid and BRI.

Sources

actu.fr · defensa.com · dmilt.com · edrmagazine.eu · forte.jor.br · fr.news.yahoo.com · giaoducthoidai.vn · soha.vn

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