The NEMESIS combines robust indirect firepower with high levels of crew protection and tracked mobility, making it suitable for the most challenging terrains. Alongside NEMESIS, GDELS is also showcasing its wheeled counterpart, the 10×10 PIRANHA AAC, which was launched in 2024 and is making its debut at the FEINDEF trade show.
The concept behind NEMESIS represents a proven collaboration between GDELS and KNDS. Fifteen years after the introduction of DONAR, the first unmanned tracked artillery system demonstrator, the two companies have developed a successor that ensures exceptional reliability. Due to a high degree of automation, NEMESIS can be operated by a crew of just two, with space for a third crew member if needed, or it can function as a fully unmanned system.
The ASCOD platform of NEMESIS is powered by a 1100 hp diesel engine and can be equipped with either steel or composite rubber tracks. The AGM’s effective azimuth of 360° and the mobility of the platform enable the system to perform “Shoot & Scoot” tactics, including firing on the move in any direction. The system also supports MRSI (Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact) and has a firing range of up to 54 or 70 km, depending on the ammunition used. Additionally, it offers optional direct targeting capabilities.
NEMESIS marks the next evolution in GDELS and KNDS’s collaboration, following the development of the DONAR and the wheeled PIRANHA AAC. As stated by GDELS, “Developed entirely in Europe, NEMESIS contributes to more strategic autonomy of the continent.” This advancement underscores the importance of self-propelled indirect fire support, which remains a critical factor on modern battlefields.
The new ASCOD-based howitzer also represents a potential replacement for older systems such as the M109, currently in service with the Spanish Army and other military forces. As recent conflicts have demonstrated, having advanced artillery systems like NEMESIS is vital for maintaining operational readiness and strategic flexibility.
