DGA selects KNDS’ New Generation SHARD sabot round
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) selects KNDS’ New Generation SHARD sabot round.
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has placed an order with KNDS Ammo for several thousand SHARD new-generation Armour Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarded Sabot (APFSDS) rounds.
Developed to meet the requirements of high-intensity combat, SHARD is fully compatible with all NATO 120 mm smoothbore platforms, including the Leclerc, Leopard 2 and Abrams tanks. Thanks to an innovative and optimized design, this round benefits from improved accuracy and increased penetration capability against modern main battle tanks. Its redesigned architecture also reduces barrel wear during the firing sequence, extending the service life of systems choosing SHARD.
The performance of SHARD has been successfully validated during trials conducted on the Leclerc tank’s gun as well as on the Leopard 2, confirming its high level of operational effectiveness.
With SHARD, KNDS provides the French cavalry with a decisive operational advantage, strengthening the superiority of armored forces on modern battlefields and directly contributing to the sovereignty and credibility of French defense.
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The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has ordered several thousand SHARD new-generation Armour Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarded Sabot (APFSDS) rounds. These rounds are designed for high-intensity combat and are compatible with NATO 120 mm smoothbore platforms, including the Leclerc, Leopard 2, and Abrams tanks. Their innovative design enhances accuracy and penetration capabilities, validated through trials on the Leclerc and Leopard 2 tanks, thereby strengthening the operational effectiveness of French armored forces.
- DGA has placed an order for several thousand SHARD rounds.
- SHARD rounds are compatible with NATO 120 mm smoothbore platforms.
- The rounds offer improved accuracy and penetration against modern tanks.
- Performance validated during trials on Leclerc and Leopard 2 tanks.
- The procurement strengthens the operational capabilities of French armored forces.