France is considering an intermediary solution to replace its aging Leclerc main battle tank due to delays in the French-German project for the future Main Combat Ground System. The government plans to spend an additional €36 billion on defense in the 2026-2030 period. The stopgap tank could be based on a KNDS Germany platform with a KNDS France turret. Discussions are ongoing between France's Directorate General for Armament and various manufacturers. The increased spending is part of an update of France's military planning law. Read on defensenews.com