“Unmasking the Future: KNDS France Launches the SERVAL — A Game-Changer in Counter-UAV Technology”
A Selection Already Made by the French Armed Forces
In December 2024, as part of the premium segment of the VLTP initiative, the French DGA commissioned 530 SERVAL vehicles from the joint enterprise formed by KNDS France and Texelis. Among these, 24 SERVAL C-UAV units will be delivered to the French armed forces starting in 2028, equipping users with a crucial counter-UAV capability. The French Military Programming Law (LPM) ultimately aims for the procurement of 48 such systems.
SERVAL C-UAV: The Latest Model in a Versatile Family
Fitted with the ARX®30 remotely-operated turret developed by KNDS France, the SERVAL C-UAV offers close defense for valuable assets.
This variant increases the total number of SERVAL types to 23, including electronic warfare, medical, troop transport, VSHORAD, and command post models. The strength of the SCORPION initiative lies in its flexibility: tailored to the continuously evolving and intricate operational landscapes, KNDS France perpetually innovates to provide its partners with solutions suited for contemporary, high-intensity conflicts—such as the situation in Ukraine.
The SERVAL C-UAV is equipped with the high-elevation, rapid-fire ARX®30 30mm cannon. Its radar, radiofrequency detection apparatus, and capability to launch Airburst munitions render the SERVAL C-UAV an essential asset in counter-UAV operations.
An Essential Effector to Safeguard Tactical Maneuvers
The ARX®30’s 30mm weapon is integrated into a holistic system that includes a 3D radar, multi-directional RF detector, targeting system, turret, and specialized 30mm Airburst munition. Consequently, KNDS France delivers a full-spectrum solution—from detection to neutralization—potentially adaptable across diverse platforms (land, air, and sea) to satisfy a broad array of operational requirements.
