VAB 12.7 mm (For External Operations)
Replacement of the old M2 HMG "turret" by MNOK 500
Kronberg's remote controlled turret.
http://www.defense.gouv.fr/dga/votre...ns_exterieures
http://www.kongsberg.com/eng/kda/new...t.asp?id=33752
This is the first part of a light vehicle upgrade program (take a look on the SHARK at the end of the post)
UAV
SIDM (06/03/08 first delivery)operational for end 2008
http://www.defense.gouv.fr/dga/votre..._de_la_defense
http://www.ixarm.com/Overview,20837
PVP (Replacement for P4 and VBL)
Only 30 (so it could be good for 2010
)
http://www.defense.gouv.fr/dga/votre...armee_de_terre
FELIN System
1089 ordered in marsh 2006 (fielding for september 2009)
5045 ordered in April 2008 (fielding for half 2010)
5k FELIN = aprox 5 Infantry regiments
http://www.defense.gouv.fr/dga/votre...ur_5_regiments
Overview of the toy (non official but in english
)
http://www.defense-update.com/featur...2-07/felin.htm
http://www.pes-edition.com/fantassin...SSIN_16/10.pdf
SAGEM site (official)
http://www.sagem-ds.com/eng/site.php?spage=02020501
VBCI
First delivery for July 2008 with a production rate of 100 unit/year start 2009 (it's look a low no ?).
Hard kill protection for light armored vehicles (France/Germany)
SHARK currently still in testing phase but it's the part 2 of the upgrade program for VAB's and other stuff
http://www.defense.gouv.fr/dga/conte...%201SHARK.pdf*
(page 2 in English)