LAAD 2013
International Defense & Security Exhibition
9 - 12 April 2013
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The French Defence Company Nexter Systems presents for the first time at the defence exhibition LAAD, the most modern 155mm self-propelled wheeled artillery system, the CAESAR. The CAESAR® system is now in service in three countries. It is used by the French army in Afghanistan to provide fire support, and it has demonstrated its operational capabilities and is now Combat Proven.

France has used it within the United Nations in Lebanon, and it is also in service in a Middle East country and forms part of the Royal Thai Army's artillery.

The CAESAR® is currently used by the French Armed forces in Mali for the Operation Serval.

Nexter Systems would like to demonstrate that the CAESAR could be a one of the best choice to modernize artillery units in the South American countries which are currently equipped with old towed and self-propelled howitzers.

The CAESAR® is a pioneer in its category and is the fruit of Nexter innovation and know-how in Artillery. This system, consisting of a 155 mm / 52 calibre gun mounted onto 6x6 chassis, combines fire power and amazing mobility. In this respect and due to its extreme versatility, CAESAR® is an alternative to heavy versions such as heavy tracked or wheeled self-propelled artillery systems. Fitted with up-to-date equipment and functionalities, CAESAR® strikes accurately and effectively at long range.

Nexter has demonstrated the versatility of CAESAR® by developing a Renault Trucks Defense SHERPA 6x6 chassis version and a SOFRAME chassis (Mercedes-Unimog base) version. Such mobility solutions coming from a commercial civilian range contribute to reduce the Life Cycle Cost of CAESAR® and optimize the logistics maintenance package burden. Other chassis versions can be developed in answer to specific customer Army requirements and some studies are in progress.