What is giat?

GIAT Industries was a French government-owned arms manufacturer. It's now known as <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Nexter">Nexter</a>. GIAT, which stood for Groupement Industriel des Armements Terrestres (Industrial Group of Ground Armaments), was formed in 1990 by consolidating several state-owned arms factories. Its most famous products include:

  • The <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Leclerc%20Main%20Battle%20Tank">Leclerc Main Battle Tank</a>
  • Various artillery systems
  • Small arms and ammunition

GIAT's transformation into Nexter involved privatization and a shift towards a more commercially-driven approach. The company was also involved in the production of weapons for the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/French%20Army">French Army</a>.