Nexter (formerly known as GIAT Industries or Groupement des Industries de l'Armée de Terre, Army's Industries Group) is a French Government-owned corporation weapons manufacturer. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. A government-owned corporation, state-owned enterprise or government business enterprise is a legal entity created by a Government to undertake commercial A weapon is a Tool used either in Hunting, or attack or defence in Combat for the purpose of subduing enemy personnel or to destroy enemy weapons
It manufactures various weapons and other hardware for the French and foreign militaries, including:
- The FAMAS assault rifle;
- The FRF2 sniper rifle;
- The Leclerc main battle tank;
- The Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé (VAB) armoured personnel carrier;
- The 20 mm modèle F2 gun;
- The APILAS anti-tank grenade launcher;
- The LG1 Mark II 105 mm towed howitzer;
- The Véhicule Blindé de Combat d'Infanterie (VBCI) wheeled armoured infantry fighting vehicle. The Military of France encompasses an army, a navy, an air force and a military police force. A military is an Organization authorized by its Nation to use force usually including use of Weapons in defending its Country (or by attacking The FAMAS (Fusil d'Assaut de la Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne or "Saint-Étienne arms factory assault rifle" is a Bullpup Assault rifle designed The FR F2 (Fusil à Répétition modèle F2 Bolt-action Rifle F2 model is the standard light Sniper rifle of the French military. The Leclerc is a Main battle tank (MBT built by Nexter of France. Tank classification is a Taxonomy of identifying either the intended role or weight class of Tanks The classification by role was used primarily during The Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé or VAB ("Armoured Vanguard Vehicle" in French) is an Armoured personnel carrier designed by the Euro Mobilité History The need for a newer The LG1 is a modern 105 mm/30-calibre towed howitzer designed and produced by GIAT Industries of France. The Véhicule Blindé de Combat d'Infanterie (VBCI "Armoured vehicle for infantry combat" is a French Armoured fighting vehicle designed
The GIAT group was founded in 1973 by combining the industrial assets of the technical direction of Army weapons of the French Ministry of Defense. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. The Minister of Defence ( Ministère de la Défense) is the French Government cabinet member charged with running the Military of France The company was nationalized in 1991. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar.
For many years GIAT struggled to turn a profit. The company was operated at a loss, and a 2001 report by the Cour des Comptes described the situation as critical. The Cour des Comptes ( French for "Court of Accounts" is a French government Quasi-judicial body charged with conducting Audits of most Not until April of 2004 did the board of directors present the public with a financial statement showing a profit of several hundred million Euros. This was mainly due to increased export sales, and the modernization of the Leclerc main battle tank and several other armored platforms.
In 2006, the THL-20 turret was selected by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for use on the HAL Light Combat Helicopter, incorporating an M621 20 mm cannon[1]. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ( HAL) based in Bangalore, India, is one of Asia 's largest Aerospace companies The HAL Light Combat Helicopter (LCH is a combat helicopter currently being developed in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for use by the Indian
On 22 September 2006 GIAT became the core of the new company Nexter. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. [2]
There has been speculation about the sale of the French government majority stake in the company to the British corporation BAE systems.
References
- ^ "Missile Mirage", Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 1, 2007. Aviation Week & Space Technology, often abbreviated Aviation Week or AW&ST, is a weekly Magazine. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ History of the Nexter company
- (French) Cour des Comptes, Les industries d'armement de l'État, chapter 3, 2001
External links
- (English) Official site
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