The resulting AMX-56 Leclerc — pronounced “le-claire” — took its name from the French general whose armored division liberated Paris in 1944.

The resulting AMX-56 Leclerc — pronounced “le-claire” — took its name from the French general whose armored division liberated Paris in 1944.

The tank has never been in combat and faced stiff competition from those other tanks when it came to export orders. There were a lot of second hand, hardly used and inexpensive, M-1s and Leopard IIs ...

France operates a vehicle similar to the Leopard called the LeClerc. The LeClerc is a main battle tank armed with the same cannon as the Leopard, and comparable optics, crew comfort and armor. Its ...

France has provided its state-of-the-art Caesar artillery system, Crotale air defence system and most recently pledged its highly mobile AMX-10 RC light tank among other weapons.

Ukrainians are still asking France to send Leclerc tanks to Ukraine, which are heavier, more powerful and better protected than the AMX-10s. Asked whether France planned to send such equipment, a ...

Ukrainian fighters are preparing to use AMX-10 RC "light" tanks on the battlefield against Russian forces, Kyiv has confirmed, dubbing the military vehicle a "sniper rifle on fast wheels." ...

As compared to the Leclerc main battle tank operational in the French army, the AMX-10RC has lesser protection and is primarily designed for reconnaissance operations.