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The Franco-German defense company posted a video on social media announcing a supposed “CAESAR chenillé,” in a lighthearted April 1 prank.
European defense manufacturer KNDS used April 1 to join in on the spirit of April Fools’ Day by posting a humorous video about the supposed launch of a new version of the CAESAR artillery system. In the post, the company wrote in French: “KNDS annonce le lancement du #CAESAR chenille,” or “KNDS announces the launch of the tracked CAESAR.”
The post, created with the use of artificial intelligence, drew attention by presenting an unusual version of the well-known CAESAR self-propelled howitzer family, traditionally mounted on wheels, in scenes showing the vehicle leaping over sand dunes.
The video was released on the same day France celebrates “april fools,” the expression used for traditional April 1 pranks and hoaxes.
The CAESAR is one of KNDS’ best-known products and appears in the company’s official portfolio in versions such as the CAESAR Mk2, described by the manufacturer as a 155 mm/52-caliber self-propelled artillery system designed for high-mobility operations.
With the post, KNDS joined the European tradition of using April 1 for humorous social media campaigns, blending marketing, digital culture, and a touch of irony around one of its most emblematic systems. So far, the post has been treated on social media as a timely joke rather than a formal product announcement.
Source and images: KNDS France, X @KNDS_France. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
KNDS announces the launch of #CAESAR chenille.
More information on: https://t.co/kExhWRz1ve#WeAreKNDS pic.twitter.com/E9D0Q39WL7
— KNDS France (@KNDS_France) April 1, 2026
