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Nexter Shows Prototype ASCALON 140mm Gun In Action

French defense contractor Nexter Systems has released test firing footage of its next generation ASCALON 140mm tank gun, with the prototype gun shown firing from a static test stand. The… Continue reading "Nexter Shows Prototype ASCALON 140mm Gun In Action"

2 years ago
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Nexter Reveals Concept for Next-Generation Tank Armament

French defense firm Nexter has revealed its next generation tank gun concept: a 140mm gun firing telescoped ammunition. Nexter calls the system ASCALON, which nominally stands for “Autoloaded and SCALable… Continue reading "Nexter Reveals Concept for Next-Generation Tank Armament"

3 years ago