Even though armored cars are not as widely used as in previous conflicts, France is still a big fan. They’re smaller and more compact than tanks—simplifying logistics—but can nonetheless pack a big punch. And in places where French forces are involved, namely in the Sahel region, armored cars are perfect. It therefore makes sense that France is acquiring a new armored car-derivative. Meet the Jaguar.
Though admittedly an ungainly-looking vehicle, the Jaguar is quite literally armed to the teeth. The platform’s main gun is manufactured by CTA International, a joint venture company between BAE Systems and Nexter Systems.
Known as the 40 CTAS (Cased Telescoped Armament System), the advanced 40 millimeter gun is very compact and fires a variety of ammunition, including an armor piercing fin-stabilized sabot shell, and armor-piercing explosive shells. The gun is also able to fire at high angles of elevation and can therefore also fire an anti-air and anti-drone air burst shell....MORE
