Main Groun Combat System

On 24 August, La Tribune reported that France and Italy agreed on proposing to Germany Rome’s inclusion, represented by Leonardo, a prominent Italian defence company, in the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) programme.

Germany approves formation of joint venture for Franco-German MGCS defence programme

The German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) approved the establishment of MGCS-Projekt Company GmbH, a joint venture aimed at advancing the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) programme.

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Germany and France have taken a significant stride forward in the development of the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) programme, reaffirming their commitment to enhancing cooperation in the field of new-generation land platforms. On September 21, the Minister of Defence of the Federal Republic of Germany, Boris Pistorius, and the Minister of the Armed Forces of the French Republic, Sébastien Lecornu, jointly announced key decisions regarding the MGCS initiative.

Germany and France progress with MGCS programme

Land, Top / Defence Industry Europe

The Main Ground Combat Systems (MGCS) programme is set to break new ground by transcending the traditional boundaries of a tank.

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Italy might join the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) initiative

Land, EU, Top / Defence Industry Europe

The MGCS aims to develop a future land warfare system that includes a Main Battle Tank (MBT) around 2040.

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