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Next-generation Franco-German tank under threat as France opts for interim solution

14th April 2026

The French Army’s upgraded Leclerc main battle tank is expected to begin retiring before the end of the 2030s and the government is looking to adopt an interim solution ahead of a next-generation tank.

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Estonia drops CV90 plan as it shifts towards uncrewed systems and firepower

13th April 2026

The country is scaling back its reliance on heavy battlefield equipment in favour of upgrading existing platforms and investing in firepower, mobility, unmanned systems and situational awareness.

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