SYLVAIN ROUSSEAU TAKES OVER MANAGEMENT OF ARESIA GROUP
Paris, September 9 - ARESIA, a leading supplier of civil and defense aeronautical systems, announces the appointment of Sylvain Rousseau as Chairman and CEO, effective September 2, 2024. Bruno Berthet will become Chairman of the Supervisory Board and will continue to support the Group. This change [...]
Press release - John Cockerill today announced the conclusion of the acquisition process for Arquus
July 02, 2024 - John Cockerill announced today that it has completed the process of acquiring Arquus, the leading French supplier of military vehicles, which began last January with the Volvo Group. The closing of the deal comes at a time when France and Belgium have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at supporting and [...].
Nicolas CHAMUSSY becomes the new president of GICAT
Paris, July 2, 2024 - At the close of yesterday's Annual General Meeting, the new Board of Directors of GICAT (Groupement des Industrie Françaises de Défense et de Sécurité terrestres et aéroterrestres) elected Nicolas CHAMUSSY Chairman of GICAT. The group's fourteenth chairman, he takes up his post today for a two-year term, renewable for a further year.
Arquus: a company focused on its employees
June 21, 2024 - The land-based defense industry, while crucial to national security, often suffers from a lack of recognition and attractiveness. Aware of these challenges, Arquus is actively involved in the Human Resources commission of GICAT (Groupement des Industriels de la Défense et de la Sécurité). The aim of this initiative is to identify [...]
The new Arquus robot: the DRAILER!
June 18 - Eurosatory - Arquus unveils for the first time at Eurosatory its DRAILER robotized support platform for combatants Aware of the importance of bringing new technologies to the battlefield and supporting this dynamic, Arquus has decided to combine its expertise in mobility and its capabilities in robotics [...].
GICAT and the Defense Innovation Agency renew their partnership
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - Eurosatory - On the occasion of EUROSATORY 2024, the French Defense Innovation Agency (AID) and the Groupement des industries françaises de défense et de sécurité terrestres et aéroterrestres (GICAT) have renewed their partnership agreement signed in June 2020. By signing an agreement today, they are demonstrating their shared determination to [...]
Arquus unveils its new multi-mission platform: The MAV'Rx!
June 17, 2024 - Eurosatory - In the face of high intensity, needs are changing, and operations require multi-purpose vehicles that can adapt to all kinds of threats. Arquus has responded by unveiling the prototype of its new multi-role armored vehicle, which combines high payload, high protection and medium-caliber armament with excellent performance.
A film and photo series by François Rousseau for GICAT
Monday June 17, 2024 - Eurosatory - For the past 3 years, GICAT (Groupement des industries françaises de Défense et de Sécurité terrestres et aéroterrestres) has been a partner of the French military cycling team, whose ranks include world, Olympic and Paralympic champions. GICAT is also deeply involved in the rebuilding of wounded soldiers through [...].
Arquus presents its mid-range APC, the FORTRESS MK2, at Eurosatory 2024!
Discover the FORTRESS MK2, the median APC from Arquus, during the Eurosatory 2024 industrial dynamic demonstrations from June 17 to 21, from 9:45 to 10:30 and from 16:00 to 16:45, at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center. This 4×4 armored combat vehicle will be presented in troop transport version, and will [...]
Signing of the Pacte drones aériens de défense by the Minister of Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu and the Délégué général pour l'armement, Emmanuel CHIVA on EUROSATORY 2024
Saturday, June 15, 2024 - Eurosatory - The Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, and the Délégué général pour l'armement, Emmanuel CHIVA, will be signing the charter defining the framework for application of the defense aerial drone pact at the inauguration of Eurosatory 2024. The signing, which will take place on the Ministry of the Armed Forces stand (Hall 5A entrance) [...].