Event Brief
KNDS proposes mixed French-German tank with 140mm gun
Filed: Jun 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: KNDS proposes a Leclerc replacement tank with an in-house active protection system and a swappable 120mm/140mm gun.
WHO: KNDS
WHAT: Proposes a mixed French-German tank design with an in-house active protection system and the ability to swap a 120mm gun for a 140mm variant.
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 5:02 AM ET
WHERE: France and Germany
WHY: To replace France’s Leclerc tank with a new mixed French-German tank design.
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