Texelis Defense is stepping up its efforts in 2026and strengthening its position as a leading specialist in military mobility

2026 is set to be a year of accelerated progress across all programs for Texelis Defense. This includes accelerated development for Serval programs with the first export contracts for this vehicle, and accelerated progress on the Celeris, which now features three different vehicles built on this next-generation mobility solution.

2026 is also a year of major firsts, with Texelis’s debut in the world of tracked vehicles, as well as the launch of an 8×8 mobility offering based on the Celeris 4×4 and Celeris 6×6 models.

The year 2026 follows a record-breaking 2025, marked by the successful split of Texelis into two entities: Texelis Defense and Texelis Transport, both leaders in their respective fields: military mobility and public passenger transport.

The Serval at the heart of France’s Scorpion program… and now for export

Texelis Defense is set to benefit from orders for the Serval vehicle as provided for in France’s Military Programming Law (LPM). This law calls for a total of 2,038 vehicles by 2035, including 1,405 by 2030, with a gradual acceleration of deliveries in 2026.

As a reminder, Texelis Defense is responsible for the entire mobility system of the Serval vehicle. This mobility system, developed and manufactured in Limoges by Texelis Defense, is assembled in Roanne by KNDS France with the support of a team of Texelis technical experts; the two companies form the VBMR Léger joint venture.

Texelis Defense, a specialist in military mobility, from wheels to tracks

2026 is also set to mark Texelis Defense’s grand debut in the world of tracked mobility with the development of the TED (Track Electrified Drivetrain). Designed to serve as the core mobility system for Milrem Robotics’ VECTOR, a versatile 20-ton-class tracked vehicle, the TED will be available for a wide range of applications.

Arguably the most promising autonomous vehicle in the world, the VECTOR is suited for both close-quarters combat applications (cavalry, operating autonomously or in support of main battle tanks, infantry support alongside IFVs) and support roles (systems carrier, logistics, transport).

Celeris: From 4×4 to 8×8

2026 will also mark Texelis Defense’s expansion into the 8×8 market. Drawing on its experience with the Terrex (Singapore), ACV 1.1 (United States), and Lazar 3 (Serbia), Texelis Defense is simultaneously developing three different 8×8 vehicle platforms for various customers and applications. Texelis Defense aims to position itself in 2026 as a leading supplier of 8×8 vehicle platforms, following the same model as for Celeris 4×4.

2026 will also be a pivotal year for Celeris 4×4, with the commercial development of existing vehicles (the P2 Tiger for Indonesia’s PT SSE, the M1 for Canada’s INKAS) as well as the upcoming launch at Eurosatory of a new vehicle built by a manufacturer in Northern Europe: the SCATA Mk1, unveiled last week in Helsinki.

Texelis Defense’s ambition is therefore to eventually offer a complete Celeris range for 4×4, 6×6, and 8×8 vehicles, enabling the rapid development and local production of new ranges of high-mobility NATO vehicles.

By combining pre-developed and qualified components, adapting proven architectures, and employing agile co-development, Texelis Defense offers a new level of highly advanced customization with significantly reduced lead times, while maintaining full local production capabilities by design.

Compared to other existing solutions, Texelis Defense stands out for its in-house expertise across all areas of mobility and the use of components specifically developed for military applications.

With these various ongoing and upcoming programs, Texelis Defense reaffirms its position as a 360° military mobility specialist, with the capability to operate in both wheeled and tracked vehicle systems.

A firm believer in partnerships, Texelis Defense wishes to be a true enabler for Defense companies, whether they are already well-established and reputable companies, or startups aiming to become leading players in land Defense. Texelis Defense is the right partner to ensure the swift development and launch of new armored platforms locally, from the very first vehicle and with a guarantee of success, as already proven on three different continents with repeatable results.

2025: Another Record Year for Texelis

With revenue of €110 million, Texelis achieved another record year in 2025.

NOTA: This figure includes both Texelis business units, Transport and Defense, as of 2025, as the spin-off did not take effect until January 1, 2026.

These results are attributable to the high level of orders secured by both business units in 2025, both in France and internationally.

Defense Driven by Serval… and Exports

In 2025, defense revenue was driven by Serval order volumes (208), and bolstered by the first Celeris 4x4s (a solution for creating high-performance armored vehicle production capabilities based on Texelis Defense mobility platforms).

The year 2025 was thus marked by the launch of the Indonesian P2 Tiger by the private company PT SSE, a new benchmark in the field of multi-role armored vehicles in Southeast Asia, as well as by the commercial launch of the M1 by INKAS (Canada) at defense trade shows. 2025 was also marked by the signing of a new Celeris partnership with the Finnish company SCATA, whose first vehicle, the Mk1, will be unveiled at Eurosatory 2026.

All three are built on the Celeris platform, and these next-generation vehicles embody Texelis Defense’s global approach: partnerships, speed, flexibility, and operational excellence.

2025 also marks Texelis Defense’s first foray into tracked vehicles with initial work on the TED (Tank Electrified Drivetrain), which will provide the mobility function for the VECTOR autonomous tracked vehicle from the international robotics leader, Milrem Robotics.

Also in the export market, Texelis has received significant orders from long-standing customers such as Sisu (Finland) and Yugoimport (Serbia) for mobility subsystems.

Texelis Defense is proud to have once again played a key role this year in Finland and Sweden’s efforts to strengthen their armored vehicle fleets. By supporting the ramp-up of production for Sisu’s GTP light armored vehicle for these two new NATO member countries, Texelis Defense has made a concrete contribution to conventional deterrence efforts in Northern Europe and to strengthening ties within the European defense community.

This major program for Northern Europe underscores the importance of industrial cooperation in international diplomatic policy. In today’s complex international context, Texelis Defense represents a significant asset for Europe and its defense industry.

Texelis now stands ready to tackle all the challenges at hand.

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