This Franco-German collaboration aims to deliver a robust, sovereign, and competitive mobility solution for French and European armed forces. It also contributes to reinforcing Europe’s Defence Industrial and Technological Base through industrial synergy.
The Zetros has already been chosen by international armed forces in Canada, Lithuania, and Ukraine. Now introduced to the French market, it benefits from Arquus’ additions including equipment integration, optional armoured configurations, and full domestic support capabilities.
“We want French Forces to have confidence in a robust and proven military truck, with upper-end tactical performances and a high proximity to the units for In Service Support operations,” said Emmanuel Levacher, General Manager of Arquus.
“This Zetros, developed as part of our partnership project, combines Daimler Truck’s proven vehicle platform with Arquus’ military expertise regarding equipment and protection. Together, we can provide French and European forces with a reliable vehicle that strengthens operational readiness and industrial sovereignty of our neighboring countries,” stated Daniel Zittel, Head of Defence Sales at Daimler Truck.
Arquus operates five centres of excellence in France and supports nearly 25,000 military vehicles in service, including 20,000 under active support. Daimler Truck also maintains a strong presence, assembling vehicles in Wörth am Rhein and Molsheim, employing over 3,000 people across its French sites.
With more than 15,000 Zetros trucks sold since 2008, the joint production capability now allows for several hundred units per month. This ensures readiness to respond to urgent deployments and major defence requirements with speed and flexibility.
