The DGA has ordered sights from the GME between Nexter and Safran for the Leclerc XLR, which was displayed at Eurosatory 2022. (Janes/Sonny Butterworth)

The Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA), the French defence procurement agency, has ordered sights from the temporary company grouping (GME) between KNDS's Nexter and Safran Electronics & Defense for the upgrade of the Leclerc main battle tank (MBT) to the XLR standard, the two companies announced in a joint press release on 8 February.

Nexter and Safran will digitise the optronic core of the Leclerc weapon system to increase data flow and provide high-quality images under all conditions. The tank's analog video system will be replaced by a digital video system.

The gunner's sight will be upgraded with latest-generation optronic sensors and new electronics, while the commander's sight will be replaced by Safran's Paseo panoramic electro-optical sight designed for observation and engagement in all conditions. A Safran spokesperson told Janes

The DGA has ordered sights from the GME between Nexter and Safran for the Leclerc XLR, which was displayed at Eurosatory 2022. (Janes/Sonny Butterworth)

The Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA), the French defence procurement agency, has ordered sights from the temporary company grouping (GME) between KNDS's Nexter and Safran Electronics & Defense for the upgrade of the Leclerc main battle tank (MBT) to the XLR standard, the two companies announced in a joint press release on 8 February.

Nexter and Safran will digitise the optronic core of the Leclerc weapon system to increase data flow and provide high-quality images under all conditions. The tank's analog video system will be replaced by a digital video system.

The gunner's sight will be upgraded with latest-generation optronic sensors and new electronics, while the commander's sight will be replaced by Safran's Paseo panoramic electro-optical sight designed for observation and engagement in all conditions. A Safran spokesperson told Janes

The DGA has ordered sights from the GME between Nexter and Safran for the Leclerc XLR, which was displayed at Eurosatory 2022. (Janes/Sonny Butterworth)

The Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA), the French defence procurement agency, has ordered sights from the temporary company grouping (GME) between KNDS's Nexter and Safran Electronics & Defense for the upgrade of the Leclerc main battle tank (MBT) to the XLR standard, the two companies announced in a joint press release on 8 February.

Nexter and Safran will digitise the optronic core of the Leclerc weapon system to increase data flow and provide high-quality images under all conditions. The tank's analog video system will be replaced by a digital video system.

The gunner's sight will be upgraded with latest-generation optronic sensors and new electronics, while the commander's sight will be replaced by Safran's Paseo panoramic electro-optical sight designed for observation and engagement in all conditions. A Safran spokesperson told Janes

The DGA has ordered sights from the GME between Nexter and Safran for the Leclerc XLR, which was displayed at Eurosatory 2022. (Janes/Sonny Butterworth)

The Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA), the French defence procurement agency, has ordered sights from the temporary company grouping (GME) between KNDS's Nexter and Safran Electronics & Defense for the upgrade of the Leclerc main battle tank (MBT) to the XLR standard, the two companies announced in a joint press release on 8 February.

Nexter and Safran will digitise the optronic core of the Leclerc weapon system to increase data flow and provide high-quality images under all conditions. The tank's analog video system will be replaced by a digital video system.

The gunner's sight will be upgraded with latest-generation optronic sensors and new electronics, while the commander's sight will be replaced by Safran's Paseo panoramic electro-optical sight designed for observation and engagement in all conditions. A Safran spokesperson told Janes

The DGA has ordered sights from the GME between Nexter and Safran for the Leclerc XLR, which was displayed at Eurosatory 2022. (Janes/Sonny Butterworth)

The Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA), the French defence procurement agency, has ordered sights from the temporary company grouping (GME) between KNDS's Nexter and Safran Electronics & Defense for the upgrade of the Leclerc main battle tank (MBT) to the XLR standard, the two companies announced in a joint press release on 8 February.

Nexter and Safran will digitise the optronic core of the Leclerc weapon system to increase data flow and provide high-quality images under all conditions. The tank's analog video system will be replaced by a digital video system.

The gunner's sight will be upgraded with latest-generation optronic sensors and new electronics, while the commander's sight will be replaced by Safran's Paseo panoramic electro-optical sight designed for observation and engagement in all conditions. A Safran spokesperson told Janes

The DGA has ordered sights from the GME between Nexter and Safran for the Leclerc XLR, which was displayed at Eurosatory 2022. (Janes/Sonny Butterworth)

The Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA), the French defence procurement agency, has ordered sights from the temporary company grouping (GME) between KNDS's Nexter and Safran Electronics & Defense for the upgrade of the Leclerc main battle tank (MBT) to the XLR standard, the two companies announced in a joint press release on 8 February.

Nexter and Safran will digitise the optronic core of the Leclerc weapon system to increase data flow and provide high-quality images under all conditions. The tank's analog video system will be replaced by a digital video system.

The gunner's sight will be upgraded with latest-generation optronic sensors and new electronics, while the commander's sight will be replaced by Safran's Paseo panoramic electro-optical sight designed for observation and engagement in all conditions. A Safran spokesperson told Janes