Arquus displays updated technology achievements.

On Sept. 17, 2020, Arquus organized an « Arquus Day » to publicly unveiled the ARMIS 6x6, its new tactical truck but it also showcased its latest achievements in other vehicles of its production and projects.
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Scarabee, Arquus' impressive technology demonstrator (Picture source: Army Recognition)

In his speech, Arquus CEO Emmanuel Levacher mentioned that his company is namely focusing on developing « écoresponsables » (environmernt friendly) vehicles based on electric engines. Hybrid propulsion is also a major concern, as demonstrated on the Scarabee, for example.

Sherpa Light Scout with Hornet RWS, VAB Mk3, Sherpa Light Scout with special pushing bumper for police forces, and Sherpa Light Scout (Picture source: Army Recognition)

VBL Ultima. The rear axle of the original VBL has been considerably improved (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Arquus was showcasing an impressive array of armored vehicles, some in static display, others also in dynamic demonstrations. Among those only lined up in static were a VBL Ultima, two VAB Ultima APCs, and Sherpa Light Scouts, namely in police variant with special pushing front bumper, to mention only them. Arquus announced that 50 VBL Ultimas will be delivered to the French army by the end of 2020. This enhanced variant of the original VBL benefits from a deeply improved reax axle and suspension, a new 130 hp PSA DW10F engine (compared to 95 hp previously) coupled to a Mercedes W5A580 automatic gearbox. The transmission and the cooling system have also been modified. The braking system is now fitted with an ABS. From 4.5 tons, the gross weight is now 5.2 tons for a load capacity of 1.3 tons.

The vehicles selected for dynamic demonstrations were the Scarabee technology demonstator, the new Areg special forces vehicle (its name is obviously referring to "Touareg", the name of a famous tribe of the Sahel region), the Armis 6x6 truck in personnel carrier version, and a Fortress Mk 2 APC. 

VAB Ultima APC (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Areg special forces vehicle  (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Arquus also showcased its exceptional support and maintenance means that benefit from the assets of Volvo Group to which it belongs. Hence, its main facility is located at Saint-Nazaire designated as the Excellence Center for Ground Systems Maintenance (Centre d’Excellence de la Maintenance terrestre).

Fortress Mk2, Arquus' deserved "champion" on the APC market (Picture source: Army Recognition)