Here’s What You Need to Know: At 60 tons, the Leclerc is 10 tons lighter than most Western main battle tanks are. “So what do you think of France’s new super tank, the Leclerc?” a retired colonel in ...

Western countries have committed to provide dozens of tanks to Ukraine in recent weeks. France is also considering sending its Leclerc tanks to Ukraine. Some French officials are worried that their ...

The Leclerc is a third-generation French main battle tank. This generation of MBTs uses composite armor and is known for the computer-stabilized fire control systems that allow the tanks to fire with ...

France’s Leclerc tank blends speed, automation, and protection, offering a glimpse into how next-generation armor could ...

France does not rule out the supply of Leclerc heavy battle tanks to Ukraine for support in the war against Russia. Source: French President Emmanuel Macron at a press conference with German ...

France has around 200 Leclercs (L), which were manufactured by the Nexter System defence group - Copyright AFP Thomas SAMSON France has around 200 Leclercs (L), which ...

The DGA awarded Nexter a mid-life upgrade contract for 50 Leclerc tanks (pictured in the foreground at Eurosatory 2022) on 29 December 2022. (Nexter) The Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA), the ...

Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine has resulted in the destruction of thousands of main battle tanks, many at the hands of cheap drones loaded with anti-tank grenades. But it has also driven demand ...

June 13, 2012: The UAE (United Arab Emirates) is buying AZUR (urban warfare modifications) kits for many of its 388 French made LeClerc tanks. AZUR consists of additional armor, to defeat most ...

Key Points and Summary - This 2025 ranking of Europe's top 5 tanks (excluding the M1 Abrams) showcases advanced armor and firepower. -At #5 is Ukraine's Oplot-M, a modernized T-80. -The #4 spot goes ...