Véhicule Blindé Multi-Rôles Léger — the light 4x4 armoured vehicle of the SCORPION family, designed to replace the VBL in light and medium infantry units. Weighing 17 tonnes with a crew of 2 plus 8 troops or 4 equipped special forces. Shares SCORPION-standard vetronics including SICS combat system, CONTACT radio, and Blue Force Tracking with the Griffon and Jaguar. Protected against small arms, artillery fragments, and mines. Equipped with a remote weapon station mounting 7.62mm or 12.7mm weapons. Air-transportable by A400M. 2,038 vehicles ordered for the French Army with deliveries ongoing from 2022.

- Lightweight 12t for helicopter sling-load
- Replaces VAB in French light infantry role
- CONTACT radio integration
- Scorpion network compatible
- 1,000km range for expeditionary ops
- STANAG Level 2 only
- 12t limits armor depth
- Small 5-troop capacity
- Not suitable for high-intensity ground combat
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