The Minister of Defence of Belgium Ludivine Dedonder signed the CaMo 2 intergovernmental settlement along with her French counterpart, Florence Parly, confirming the strategic partnership between the 2 international locations and their want to work in direction of European defence. On 7 November 2018, the protection ministers of Belgium and France signed the Capacités Motorisée (Motorized Capacities) (CaMo) partnership which is able to enable the Belgian land forces to fully reequip the fight fleet of its motorized brigade. This settlement consists of the acquisition by Belgium of 9 CAESAR NG information-enhanced techniques, the supply of which is scheduled for 2027.
The acquisition contract can be notified within the coming weeks by the French Route Générale de l’Armement (DGA), within the title and on behalf of Belgium. Along with the operational part, together with joint coaching and built-in coaching, this settlement consists of the acquisition by Belgium of 9 CAESAR NG computerized. This additionally consists of {hardware} for Communication and Data Programs (CIS), {hardware} and software program wanted to combine artillery items into the infovalued community, tooling, documentation and accompanying materials. The overall Belgian funding price range quantities to 62 million euros.
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The CAESAR (CAmion Équipé d’un Système d’ARtillerie) is a French self-propelled 155 mm/52-calibre gun-howitzer, put in on a 6×6 truck chassis. The CAESAR platform was developed by the previous GIAT Industries (now often known as Nexter) and is operated by the Danish, French, Indonesian, Lebanese, Saudi Arabian, Thai, and Ukrainian militaries. It may be transported by C-130 or A400M, and has a firing vary of roughly 42 kilometres (26 mi) utilizing an Prolonged Vary, Full Bore (ERFB) shell, and greater than 50 kilometres (31 mi) utilizing rocket assisted shells. The CAESAR holds 18 rounds and could be operated by as few as three individuals.
In February 2022, Nexter was awarded a contract by the French Route générale de l’armement (DGA) for the event of the CAESAR 6×6 Mark II New Era (NG) 155mm Wheeled Self-propelled Howitzer. The Mark II incorporates a new chassis with a extra highly effective 460 hp engine and new computerized gearbox, new fireplace management software program, and a Stage 2 mine and ballistic armored cabin. The contract begins a four-year growth part, after which the Mark II will enter manufacturing. In 2024, the DGA will select whether or not to launch manufacturing of 109 new-built Mark IIs or to acquire 33 new autos whereas retrofitting the 76 CAESARs already in service.
