Franco-German defence group unveils new battle tank at Eurosatory exhibition
Summary
The Franco-German defence group KNDS revealed a new battle tank called CAPINT at the Eurosatory exhibition near Paris. This tank combines a German base and a French gun and is designed to temporarily replace France’s aging Leclerc tanks while the next-generation MGCS tank project faces delays.Key Facts
- KNDS is a defence company owned by France and Germany.
- They showed the CAPINT tank at a defence trade fair near Paris on June 15, 2026.
- CAPINT uses a chassis made in Germany and a gun made in France.
- The tank is a temporary solution while the MGCS project, planned to replace older tanks in France and Germany, is delayed by about 10 years.
- The MGCS project started in 2017, aiming to replace the Leopard 2 and Leclerc tanks around 2040-2045.
- France decided to develop an intermediate tank because the MGCS is running late, and their Leclerc tanks will be retired by 2038.
- Germany is also working on its own new tank called Leopard 2AX or Leopard 3, planned to replace Leopard 2 tanks.
- KNDS plans to list its company on stock markets in Frankfurt and Paris later this year.
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