During the 29th edition of Eurosatory 2026, the international defense industry exhibition organized by Coges Events and taking place on June 15–19 this year at Paris-Nord Villepinte near Paris, Belgium’s John Cockerill Defense and its French subsidiary Arquus unveiled the Fenris 6×6 fire support vehicle.
Photos: Jakub Link-Lenczowski, MILMAG
According to available information, the Fenris 6×6 fire support vehicle received a modified chassis from, or derived from, the Jaguar EBRC (Engin Blindé de Reconnaissance et de Combat) wheeled reconnaissance vehicle, together with the Cockerill Series 3105 turret system, formerly developed by CMI Defence. The turret is armed with a 105-mm CT-CV 105HP high-pressure rifled gun, stabilized in two axes and paired with a digital fire control system and an autoloader. It is capable of firing all types of 105-mm ammunition used by NATO. It can also serve as a launcher for Cockerill Falarick-105 anti-tank guided missiles, a gun-launched anti-tank guided missile (GLATGM).
While the baseline Jaguar EBRC has a combat weight of 25 tonnes, the figure for the Fenris 6×6 is only 1 tonne higher, according to the manufacturer, due to the new weapon system replacing the two-person 40 CTAS turret with a 40-mm CT40 automatic cannon. Despite this difference, it should retain strong off-road and maneuver capabilities, as the chassis was designed for a reconnaissance vehicle with a 500-hp diesel engine optimized for high torque and a low acoustic signature, as well as active suspension.
For self-defense against drones, the Fenris 6×6 has received the latest Hornet-S commander’s sight in a C-UAS configuration, which combines radar sensors with a 7.62-mm MAG 58 machine gun. This solution enables autonomous detection and engagement of aerial threats, while avoiding the need for separate counter-drone systems mounted on the vehicle.
The vehicle’s presentation comes almost two years after John Cockerill Defense acquired Arquus as part of closer military cooperation between France and Belgium.