leclerc News

Land

EU backs MARTE future tank concept with €20m EDF fund

28 Mar, 22:16
3 mins

EU allocates nearly €20m under the EDF to study a future European main battle tank concept. The MARTE programme involves 51 organisations across Europe.

Weapon / Missile

Italy Opts for 120 mm L55A1 Gun on Its Future KF51 MBTs

05 Feb, 04:29
2 mins

KF51 MBTs are to be acquired by Italy to succeed Ariete tanks, which will use Rheinmetall’s 120 mm L55A1 instead of the 130 mm turret from the debut.

Land Expo and Air Show

KNDS Unveils Leopard 2 MBT Prototype with Unmanned Turret

13 Jun, 13:47
2 mins

German-French land systems consortium KNDS will exhibit the Leopard 2 MBT prototype with an unmanned turret in Eurosatory 2024.

Land

France and Germany Agree on Europe’s Next-Generation MGCS

27 Apr, 10:30
2 mins

France and Germany agreed to develop a new battle tank, the MGCS. Its turret might incorporate the French 140 mm cannon and the German 130 mm cannon.

Land Investment

France and Germany Sign MGCS Tank Development Agreement

23 Mar, 05:07
2 Min Read

France and Germany agreed to develop a planned next-generation tank known as the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS).

Modernisation

France's DGA decided to Upgrade AMX-56 Leclerc MBTs

13 Jan, 19:02
1 min

France decided to upgrade AMX-56 Leclerc MBTs as the DGA secured a contract with Nexter in line with the decision. Platforms will be upgraded to XLR standards.