The Forges de Tarbes, producers of the shells for the Caesar cannon, are requesting their placement in judicial recovery.

Employees of the Forges de Tarbes have repeatedly raised concerns about their factory's situation through strikes and letters to authorities. Their latest open letter, dated October 6, warned of the potential loss of the factory and its expertise. On October 22, during an extraordinary social and economic committee meeting, they learned that the company was seeking judicial recovery due to insolvency. Europlasma, the factory's owner, stated that this request aims to preserve operations and facilitate recovery, with a court decision expected soon. Long-term employees are familiar with such precarious situations.