According to information published in the French Newspaper "Le Figaro" on January 4, 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron announced to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that France will deliver to Ukraine French-made light tanks AMX-10RC / RCR armed with a 105mm semi-automatic cannon able to defeat Russian Main Battle Tanks (MBTs).(Picture source Army Recognition)French army AMX-10RCR light reconnaissance antitank wheeled armored vehicle.For several years France has launched the Scorpion program for the modernization of its land forces with the replacement of the AMX-10RC/RCR by the Jaguar 6x6 armored vehicle.With the delivery of the AMX-10RC to Ukraine, France is the first country in the world to provide an armored vehicle capable of fighting Russian tanks.The AMX-10RCR is fitted with new add-on armor composed of steel plates which provide additional protection against the firing of small arms and anti-tank ammunition."