France continues its modernization efforts under the SCORPION program, with an additional 530 Serval Appui SCORPION ordered armored vehicles. French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced this development on social media, stating that the vehicles will be delivered in stages from the end of 2025 to 2031.
Serval Armored Vehicles and the SCORPION Program
This order was issued by the French Armed Forces Serval It constitutes a critical component in the future inventory of armored vehicles. The order Texelis ve KNDS France The vehicles will be used in various operational units. In this way, the mobility, protection and combat capabilities of the French army will be further strengthened with the Serval vehicles.
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) said that this order is worth over 1 billion euros, Multi-Purpose Light Tactical Vehicle (VLTP) announced that the order was carried out within the framework of the program. In addition, Low Tier Air Surface Defense ve Anti-UAV It was also emphasized that the programs were supported by
Serval Appui SCORPION and Modernization Studies
Serval Appui SCORPION tools, Military Planning Law 2024-2030 According to (LPM), the French land army joint brigade ve divisional It will play an important role in the armoring of command, support and sustainment units deployed within the SCORPION and its integration into the SCORPION environment.
Serval vehicles, mobility, protection ve autonomy It offers high performance in terms of performance and can be easily integrated with new functions thanks to its modular structure. This will enable the French army to modernize existing armored vehicles and improve obsolete or obsolete capabilities.
Variants Developed for Serval Vehicles
DGA announced that several variants will be produced in the modernization of Serval armored vehicles:
- DSA (Ground Air Defense): Serval's, Mistral 3 Production of a version equipped with a turret capable of firing type surface-to-air missiles.
- LAD (Anti-Drone Combat): Development of versions carrying radar, radio frequency detection system, fire control system and turret-mounted 30-113 mm gun and special ammunition.
- NCT (Tactical Communications Units): SYRACUSE IV satellite, Serval version equipped with radio or communication capabilities.
These investments are of great importance in terms of modernizing France’s armored vehicle inventory and adapting it to future operational requirements. The SCORPION program aims to maximize the military capabilities of the French army by integrating innovative defense technologies.
