The French Army is not satisfied with the development of its future armored engagement support vehicle (opex360.com)

• VBAE program facing significant operational delays.
• French Army challenges industrial approach to SCORPION phase 2.
• Requirement gap between current prototypes and field needs.

"The French Army has expressed significant dissatisfaction with the developmental progress of the future Combat Support Armored Vehicle (VBAE), intended to replace the aging Light Armored Vehicle (VBL). As part of the SCORPION program, the project has faced long-standing delays and misalignments between industrial proposals and operational requirements. Military planners are frustrated with the lack of progress in achieving a vehicle that meets modern battlefield demands for mobility, reconnaissance, and battlefield integration, casting doubt on the current development trajectory pursued by industry partners."