Payment suspension declared

Les Forges de Tarbes, a subsidiary of the Europlasma group, has declared a state of payment suspension. The company informed elected personnel representatives of this situation on October 22.

French cannon shell manufacturer in trouble

Les Forges de Tarbes is the only French manufacturer of cannon shells for the Caesar artillery pieces used by the Army. This new difficulty comes at a critical time for the company’s operations.

Legal actions under review

Management actions have been brought to the attention of the Tarbes prosecutor's office by the Direction générale de l'armement (DGA). The DGA is the French government agency responsible for the procurement and management of military equipment.

Impact on national defense

The situation raises concerns about the reliability of the sole domestic supplier for a key component of the Army’s artillery system. This could affect France’s ability to maintain its military readiness and equipment supply chain.