VAB NRBC

The VAB NRBC is a French-made armored personnel carrier variant specifically designed for Nuclear, Radiological, Biological, and Chemical (NRBC) reconnaissance and detection missions. It is equipped with specialized sensors and sampling systems to identify and analyze hazardous agents in contaminated environments, providing critical data for troop protection and operational planning.

Developed by Renault Trucks Defense in the late 20th century, the VAB NRBC was created to provide the French Army with a highly mobile, armored platform capable of conducting reconnaissance in environments contaminated by weapons of mass destruction. The specialized variant officially entered service in the late 1990s, equipping the French Army's dedicated chemical and biological defense units. It has been deployed in various international peacekeeping and combat operations, including missions in the Balkans, Afghanistan, and the Sahel region during Operation Barkhane. Currently operated primarily by the 2nd Dragoon Regiment, the VAB NRBC is scheduled to be phased out in favor of the modern Griffon-based CBRN reconnaissance vehicles under the Scorpion modernization program.