According to France 24, the Franco-German defense contractor KNDS unveiled a new battle tank this week at the Eurosatory defense exhibition near Paris. The announcement comes just days after France and Germany abandoned their joint fighter jet program. The new tank development signals that the two nations remain committed to collaborative European defense initiatives, even as flagship projects face setbacks.

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