Towards MGCS: KNDS details the future of main battle tanks
KNDS prepares the EMBT ADT140 as a demonstrator for the MGCS technology. At Eurosatory, KNDS showcases the firepower and modularity of its 140mm ASCALON gun.
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KNDS tests of the ASCALON 140mm tank gun are going further [VIDEO]
KNDS has made a new successful firing campaign of the ASCALON 140mm gun. KNDS has demonstrated an easy and quick change of the barrel caliber from 120 to 140mm in less than one hour.
European defence industry to establish project company for MGCS
KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall AG, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales have officially embraced a groundbreaking agreement between France and Germany on the MGCS.
Breaking ground in European defence: the partnership between France and Germany paves the way for the next generation of battle tanks
France and Germany have solidified their commitment to promoting European defence capabilities by signing an agreement to develop a future battle tank system.
Germany, France sign agreement for next phase of MGCS programme
France and Germany have signed an agreement to progress the next phase of the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) programme.
Berlin and Paris advance collaboration on Main Ground Combat System (MGCS)
Berlin and Paris have made significant progress in discussions on the development and task division for the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS).
Bundeswehr envisions the future of warfare with Main Ground Combat System (MGCS)
At the International Armoured Vehicles conference, the German Armed Forces presented their vision for the future land combat system, the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS).
Germany back with France on MGCS after rumours of a separate tank project with Italy, Spain and Sweden
The collaboration in the MGCS programme is led by Nexter on the French side and by Krauss-Maffei-Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall on the German end.
Germany and France progress with MGCS programme
The Main Ground Combat Systems (MGCS) programme is set to break new ground by transcending the traditional boundaries of a tank.
Italy might join the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) initiative
The MGCS aims to develop a future land warfare system that includes a Main Battle Tank (MBT) around 2040.
Italy may soon join the MGCS programme
The French daily La Tribune reported on the efforts of the French authorities to include Italy in the MGCS (Main Ground Combat System) programme.
Overcoming challenges: advancing the MGCS future Main Battle Tank
The new generation tank, developed under the MGCS program, would completely overhaul the features of today's European Main Battle Tanks (MBT).