KNDS unveils new Franco-German battle tank at Eurosatory near Paris
Franco-German defence group KNDS has unveiled a new battle tank at the Eurosatory defence exhibition near Paris. The vehicle, called CAPINT, was presented as a stopgap option for the French army's ageing Leclerc fleet. The launch comes a week after France and Germany dropped their joint FCAS fighter jet programme, underlining fresh strain in European defence cooperation.KNDS said CAPINT combines a German-produced chassis with a French-made gun. The company described the name as standing for "intermediary capability" and said the tank is intended to strengthen French Army capabilities while also helping to pave the way for the Franco-German Main Ground... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 15:09 LONDON
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