Jean-Paul Alary
Coverage of Jean-Paul Alary in the Nexus archive.
- France, Germany reach deal on arms maker KNDS, paving way for IPO
France and Germany agreed to joint governance of arms maker KNDS with equal stakes, advancing its IPO to strengthen European defense cooperation. The deal follows the collapse of the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project and aims to boost Europe's industrial and defense capabilities.
- KNDS proposes mixed French-German tank to replace France’s Leclerc
KNDS proposes a French-German hybrid main battle tank, Capint, combining a French-developed turret and gun with the Leopard 2's hull to replace France's aging Leclerc tanks. The tank aims to serve as an interim solution before the delayed Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) arrives in the mid-2040s, with production units planned for 2035 and deployment by 2037. The design includes AI integration, advanced protection systems, and robotic wingmen concepts.