Leclerc, This French GIAT/NEXTER Leclerc Main Battle Tank was demonstrated by joint KMW and Nexter as an example for tank modernization approach. This particular solution is
offered mostly for UAE as the sole foreign user of the Leclerc tanks which has deployed them in Yemen. The French Army is upgrading Leclercs for the Scorpion program. Tanks will be fitted
with CONTAC communication system and SICS battle management systems. The ballistic protection level was upgraded toward protection against IED and RPG threats and the new fire
control systems and jamming systems will be also installed on board. After the upgrade, Leclercs should remain in service until 2035-2040.
Side view of the additional modules (red color) of modular armor installed on
Leopard 2 tank turret which will be also delivered as part of upgrade program of Polish Leopard 2A4 tanks. AMAP armor by IBD Deisenroth Engineering is composite solution
making use of new advanced steel alloys, Aluminium-Titanium alloys, nanometric steels, ceramics and nano-ceramics. Such combination of materials has far better protection level against
penetration and allows for huge weight savings when compared to traditional solutions.
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