Leclerc

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Nexter, a company of KNDS, and Safran Electronics & Defense have been notified by the French MOD’s procurement and technology agency (DGA) of a contract for the modernization of the sights of the renovated Leclerc tank (Leclerc XLR). The "observation" function of the Leclerc XLR will be brought to the latest standard, notably thanks to the PASEO sight, to meet the most severe requirements of the modern battlefield.

Nexter and Safran to develop two new sights for the renovated Leclerc tank

Land, Important / By Defence Industry Europe

Equipped with Scorpion vetronics, reinforced protection, a new remotely operated turret, and these latest-generation sights, the Leclerc XLR will be able to face all threats until their successors enter service.

Nexter (a company of KNDS) has inaugurated the launch of a new production line of tracks for Leclerc tanks in Tulle.

KNDS: new production line for Leclerc tank tracks

Land / By Defence Industry Europe

Nexter (a company of KNDS) has inaugurated the launch of a new production line of tracks for Leclerc tanks in Tulle.

On 29 December 2022, the French defence procurement agency (DGA) awarded Nexter an order for 50 renovated Leclerc tanks (XLR). Industrial qualification tests are continuing in close collaboration with the DGA and the French army. A first prototype tank was delivered to the DGA at the end of 2022, and the first 18 operational tanks will be delivered to the Army in 2023, according to the planning of the renovation contract awarded to Nexter on 1 June 2021.

Nexter has been awarded a new order for renovated Leclerc tanks

Land, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

The French defence procurement agency (DGA) awarded Nexter an order for 50 renovated Leclerc tanks (XLR). Industrial qualification tests are continuing in close collaboration with the DGA and the French army