Véhicule Blindé Multi-Rôles — the backbone 6x6 multi-role armoured vehicle of the SCORPION programme, replacing the VAB across the French Army. Weighing 24.5 tonnes with a crew of 3 plus 8 dismounts. Features a modular architecture with interchangeable mission kits for troop transport, command post, artillery observation, medical evacuation, and engineer roles. Protected to STANAG 4569 Level 4 with enhanced mine and IED protection. Equipped with Hornet remote weapon station (12.7mm or 40mm grenade launcher), SCORPION vetronics, SICS, and CONTACT radio. 1,872 vehicles ordered with over 500 delivered. Belgium has ordered 382.
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- French Army Scorpion program flagship
- CONTACT radio integration (1st ISTAR-ready APC)
- STANAG Level 4 baseline + add-on to Level 6
- 800km range
- Networked with Jaguar and Leclerc XLR
- T1 turret no direct fire weapons (RWS only)
- 24.5t limits certain bridges
- French sole-source supply chain
- Scorpion program expensive
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SIGN INSensor suite integration on this hull class gives it anti-submarine capability well above its tonnage class.
The powerplant choice gives logistics planners flexibility in contested fuel environments.