France buys 530 additional Serval armored vehicles
The French Ministry of Armed Forces has placed an order for 530 additional Serval Appui Scorpion vehicles as part of its ongoing modernization efforts under the SCORPION program.
The announcement was made by French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu, confirming that the procurement will be managed by the French defense procurement agency, the Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA).
Deliveries are set to take place between 2025 and 2031.
The contract has been awarded to the industrial consortium formed by Texelis and KNDS France. The new batch of vehicles will be deployed across various operational units, further enhancing the mobility, protection, and combat capabilities of the armed forces. This order follows previous acquisitions of the Serval, reinforcing its position as a critical component of France’s future armored fleet.
The Serval is part of France’s SCORPION program, a comprehensive initiative aimed at overhauling the French Army’s armored vehicle capabilities. Designed as a light multirole armored vehicle (Véhicule Blindé Multi-Rôles – VBMR), the Serval is built on a modular architecture that allows for multiple configurations. This includes variants dedicated to reconnaissance, command and control, troop transport, and fire support missions.
As part of its integration within the SCORPION ecosystem, the Serval is equipped with advanced digital communications systems, enabling enhanced battlefield connectivity and interoperability with other armored platforms such as the Jaguar and Griffon. The vehicle features a high level of mobility, modular armor protection, and adaptability to varied combat environments, making it an essential asset for the French Army’s rapid deployment forces.
