CTA International

CTA International is a 50/50 Joint Venture Company founded in 1994 between BAE Systems and NEXTER Systems.Located in Bourges in the heart of the historic military centre of France, the company comprises more than 80 British and French Engineers and Support staff. CTA International is dedicated to Research & Development, Manufacturing and Sale of the 40 CTAS. CTA International has developed a revolutionary 40 mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (40 CTAS) providing a paradigm shift in terms of use, logistics and ease of integration into armoured vehicles for either new build or systems upgrades.CTA International continues to develop the 40 CTAS, including the integration of complex firing functions and the design of new and unique ammunition that will meet the emerging threat. The qualification of the CT Cannon and Ammunition through the CTA International Joint Venture has been jointly funded by both the British and French governments. This qualification programme is aligned with the schedule and performance requirements of the French JAGUAR Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle programme, the British AJAX and WARRIOR programmes and a range of export opportunities.