The largest investment in the army: Luxembourg to buy French armoured vehicles Jaguar, Griffon and Serval

Luxembourg intends to purchase new armoured vehicles from France: Jaguar, Griffon and Serval will become an integral part of Luxembourg's military and technical potential.

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The project involves the purchase of 16 Griffon multi-purpose armoured vehicles, 38 Jaguar armoured reconnaissance and combat vehicles and five Serval light multi-purpose armoured vehicles. All vehicles will be equipped with advanced reconnaissance and combat systems.

The contract for armoured vehicles will also include a comprehensive logistics package.

The vehicles are intended to equip a binational Belgian-Luxembourgian combat reconnaissance battalion. Such a combat reconnaissance battalion is planned to be created by 2030 as part of Luxembourg's commitment to NATO and the EU.

At a press conference on 8 May, Luxembourg's Defence Minister Yuriko Backes presented a bill that provides for the allocation of €2.6 billion for the purchase of vehicles in the period from 2025 to 2033 and their operation until 2055.

Source: ESUT