On the occasion of the first edition of the DEFEA exhibition, Nexter is presenting its 8x8 VBCI Philoctetes for the first time. This is a complete infantry combat system, armed with a remotely operated 40mm CT (cased telescoped) turret from CTAi and a mediumrange missile launcher (MMP) from MBDA. It meets the Greek army's requirements for mobility, protection, modularity and firepower. Hence its named Philoctetes, in reference to the mythological hero of the Trojan War.
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| VBCI Philoctetes armed with a remotely operated 40mm CT (cased telescoped) turret from CTAi and a medium-range missile launcher (MMP) from MBDA (Picture source: Army Recognition) |
