France sends to Ukraine a first batch of 14 AMX-10RC anti-tank armored vehicles


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According to a Tweet published by "Philippe Top-Action" on February 15, 2023, a first batch of 14 French AMX-10RC / AMX-10RCR 6x6 anti-tank reconnaissance armored vehicles are on the way to Ukraine. Follow Army Recognition on Google News at this linkFrench army AMX-10RC reconnaissance anti-tank wheeled armored vehicle (Picture source: Army Recognition)On January 14, 2023, the Army Recognition team reported that the French Ministry of Defense Sébastien Lecornu agreed on the delivery of the first anti-tank armored vehicles AMX-10RC to the Ukrainian army that would take place within two months. Unlike its role as an armored reconnaissance vehicle in the French armed forces, the AMX-10RC will serve as an anti-tank system for Ukrainian troops. French army AMX-10RCR improved version of the AMX-10RC. The AMX-10RCR is fitted with new add-on armor composed of steel plates which provide additional protection against small arms fire and anti-tank ammunition.