Another European programme begins. A fresh reconnaissance vehicle will be established

6 December 2023. The Armed Forces Cooperation Organisation (OCCAR) has signed an agreement with a consortium of French companies, Arquus and Nexter (now KNDS France) on the improvement of the VBAE (Véhicule Blindé d’Aide à l’Engagement – a French armored vehicle supporting activities) vehicle typed as the successor of the VBL Panhards (Véhicule Blindé Léger – a French light armored vehicle.