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NIMR, an EDGE Company, Signs Strategic Teaming Agreement with John Cockerill Defense

Our Bureau - : Feb 22, 2023 - : 12:37 am

EDGE entity NIMR. manufacturer of light and medium military vehicles, and John Cockerill Defense have signed a Teaming Agreement to jointly explore opportunities for the development and marketing of the innovative Cockerill i-X.

The agreement was signed by His Excellency Staff Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the NIMR Board and Thierry Renaudin, CEO of John Cockerill Defense, in the presence of Abri du Plessis, CEO of NIMR, and several other dignitaries, during the ongoing IDEX 2023.

Following the successful launch of the Cockerill i-X in 2022, John Cockerill Defense has completed a series of mobility and live fire trails with the prototype vehicle. The vehicle is being displayed at the show.

During the tests, the Cockerill i-X achieved impressive results in terms of speed of movement on off-road surfaces, stability of the vehicle during firing, firing accuracy, and firepower. The agreement between John Cockerill Defense and NIMR will enable the two parties to establish a joint proposal to respond to the strong international demand foe the vehicle.

“…The Cockerill i-X has performed exceptionally well in a series of trials and tests, demonstrating high speeds on and off-road and technologically-advanced weapon systems,” said Abri du Plessis, CEO of NIMR. “Fostering strategic partnerships is a core priority for EDGE and NIMR, and negotiations will continue to iron out a potential joint venture arrangement in due course.”

“We at John Cockerill are enthusiastic to begin working with NIMR,” said Thierry Renaudin, CEO of John Cockerill Defense. “They have shown themselves to be fully committed to the development and production of combat-proven military vehicles. Our joint knowledge and experience will enable us to make the Cockerill i-X the weapon system of the future that will best meet the needs of international armed forces.”

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