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Nexter has signed a teaming agreement with International Golden Group, the leading supplier of the UAE Armed forces, to prepare the modernisation of the UAE Army’s Leclerc main battle tank (MBT).

International Golden Group (IGG) and Nexter have established a long-term relationship since 2006 via a ‘Cooperation Agreement’. This teaming agreement is a new step towards a reinforcement of the links between our both companies. Nexter has been a historical partner of the UAE armed forces since the acquisition of 436 Leclerc MBT. To support the Leclerc fleet, Nexter established a long-term relation with the UAE; actively working on the localisation of industrial activities. The aim of this partnership is the modernization of the Leclerc MBT that will ensure the operational superiority of the UAE armed forces for the next 30 years.

Nexter Exhibits its Range of Products at IDEX 2023

Nexter exhibited its Titus and Jaguar armoured vehicles on the stand of Resource Industries, an emerging key player in the UAE defence ecosystem for the first time. The two companies are currently exploring industrial partnership opportunities to develop ‘made in UAE’ solutions for the UAE armed forces.

The JAGUAR combines the latest generation of optronic capabilities with multiple and scalable firepower, using the latest 40mm telescoped ammunition and anti-tank missiles perfectly suited for high-intensity combat.

The TITUS multirole armoured vehicle is available in multiple variants with a high level of protection and mobility. It is the subject of discussions between Nexter and the UAE military ecosystem.

As a strategic partner of the United Arab Emirates for 30 years, Nexter has been working towards strong integration with the country, particularly regarding the modernisation of the Leclerc tanks of the UAE armed forces. Moreover, Nexter is open to new cooperation projects to develop new activ