Overview

Arquus is a defense manufacturer headquartered in Versailles, France, that designs, produces, and maintains light to medium armored military wheeled vehicles. Founded in 1939 and estimated at 1,000 to 5,000 employees, it became part of the John Cockerill Group in July 2024. The company serves the military-defense sector and also lists automotive, electronics, and industrial equipment among its industries. In January 2026 it was reported to have a contract with the French Army alongside Daimler Truck.

At a glance

What Arquus makes

Arquus holds ISO 9001 certification and lists capabilities in welding, assembly, chassis, powertrain, transmission, suspension, and steering, alongside its armored vehicle platforms.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Welding, Assembly, Steel, Gear, Electronics, Chassis, Powertrain, Transmission, Suspension, Steering (source: arquus-defense.com).

Certifications

Arquus is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 9001 — arquus-defense.com

Known customers

The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:

• Daimler — reported by johncockerill.com

Latest developments

• 2026-01-15 — Daimler Truck et Arquus : contrat pour l'Armée française ! (daimlertruck.com)

• 2025-12-01 — Arquus développe une capacité d’autodéfense contre les drones pour les blindés Griffon et Serval | Ton Site (nae.fr)

• 2025-11-26 — Arquus accompagne la DGA et l’Armée de Terre dans le développement d’une nouvelle capacité française d’autodéfense contre les drones. - GICAT - Groupement des Industries françaises de Défense et de Sécurité terrestres et aéroterrestres (gicat.com)

• 2025-07-03 — Arquus, Daimler Truck team up to pitch military trucks to France - Defense News (defensenews.com)

Company details

Arquus is a subsidiary of the John Cockerill Group since July 2024, and its primary customer is the French Army, which it reportedly supplies with around 90% of its wheeled vehicles. Arquus was founded in 1939, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Versailles, Ile-de-France. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 87 years in operation (founded 1939). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Arquus make?

Arquus is a defense manufacturer headquartered in Versailles, France, that designs, produces, and maintains light to medium armored military wheeled vehicles. Founded in 1939 and estimated at 1,000 to 5,000 employees, it became part of the John Cockerill Group in July 2024. The company serves the military-defense sector and also lists automotive, electronics, and industrial equipment among its industries. In January 2026 it was reported to have a contract with the French Army alongside Daimler Truck.

Where is Arquus headquartered?

Arquus is headquartered in Versailles, Ile-de-France (15BIS Allee des Marronniers, Versailles, Ile-de-France, 78000).

When was Arquus founded?

Arquus was founded in 1939.

How big is Arquus?

Arquus has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).

What certifications does Arquus hold?

Arquus lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

Who are Arquus's customers?

Public sources directly reference Daimler as a counterparty of Arquus. Confirm current programs with the company, as reported relationships may change.

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