KNDS France has received orders to build 269 armored vehicles for Belgium and Luxembourg under the Capacité Motorisée (CaMo) program.
The CaMo is an ongoing vehicle initiative led by the French and Belgian governments to promote commonality and interoperability between their military forces.
The effort also supports Paris’ domestic SCORPION program, aimed at modernizing ground platforms and other tactical equipment for the French Armed Forces.
Griffons, Servals for Belgium
Belgium’s procured CaMo systems include 92 Griffon armored personnel carriers and 123 Serval lightweight multirole vehicles, with the contract placed by France’s defense procurement agency on behalf of the Belgian Ministry of Defence.
Both models are being adopted under the SCORPION program, to which Brussels will also have full access under the latest agreement.
KNDS noted that the sale will boost Brussels’ capability to implement unified operations with NATO partners while supporting the nation’s broader commitments to the alliance.
Griffons, Jaguars to Luxembourg
Meanwhile, Luxembourg’s order will be facilitated under Belgium’s own CaMo framework, with support from the NATO Defence Planning Process.
It consists of 16 Griffons and 38 Jaguar reconnaissance vehicles that will all be delivered to the upcoming Guide-Chasseurs Battalion, a joint medium combat reconnaissance unit being formed by Luxembourg and Belgium that will be fully operational by 2030.
Manufacturing in Both Countries
According to KNDS, the Griffon and Jaguar vehicles will be built in collaboration with Arquus and Thales, while the Serval will be produced with Texelis.
Most vehicles will be assembled at Belgian automotive company MOL CY’s industrial site in Staden and fitted with remote weapon stations supplied by FN Herstal.
The Serval vehicles will follow an expanded industrial model with a greater share of assembly work transferred to Belgium.
In addition to the platforms, the CaMo packages will include spare parts and maintenance support to ensure operational availability as the fleets enter service.
