UPDATE 1-German, French tank makers seal armoured vehicles tie-up
July 28, 2015 at 13:24 PM EDT
PARIS/FRANKFURT, July 28 (Reuters) - French and German armoured vehicle makers Nexter and KMW will seal their long-planned merger on Wednesday, the French defence ministry said, combining the Leclerc and Leopard tank brands in what could be a blueprint for more European defence consolidation.