The National Interest

France’s Leclerc Main Battle Tank Is One of the Best on the Planet

Summary: The Leclerc, a third-generation main battle tank utilized by the French army since 1992, features advanced capabilities making it a formidable force in modern warfare. Equipped with a 120mm ...
The National Interest

France’s Leclerc Main Battle Tank Is Truly Special (and Dangerous)

While France’s Leclerc main battle tank (MBT) may not be as widely recognized as its American and British counterparts, it is still considered a powerful platform. The significance of tank warfare in ...
Business Insider

France may be the next country to send its tanks to Ukraine, but officials worry they could be 'a poisoned chalice'

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 ...
Digital Journal

France studying whether to send Leclerc tanks to Ukraine

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 ...
Jane's Information Group

France orders 50 upgraded Leclerc tanks

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 ...