At the Eurosatory defense exhibition near Paris, Franco-German defense contractor KNDS unveiled a new battle tank on Monday, marking the latest chapter in European defense collaboration. According to France 24, the announcement arrives just days after the two nations shelved their ambitious FCAS joint fighter jet program. The tank unveiling suggests that while one major project faltered, Franco-German defense integration continues through new platforms.

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