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Built to combat UAS threats
By CTA InternationalFounded in 1994, CTA-International is a 50/50 joint venture company between BAE Systems and NEXTER, a company of KNDS, based in Bourges, France, and is a great example of successful European defence cooperation. With an integrated workforce of 100 talented technicians, the company is dedicated to the development, qualification, production and in-service support of the 40-CTAS. This capability is now being optimised to combat drones, helping defence forces to overcome the threat.
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