"French and German Defense Chiefs Revive Stagnant Next-Gen Tank Project"

The defense ministers of Germany and France have pledged to revitalize a joint project to develop a next-generation tank, aiming to replace their respective tank fleets by 2035-2040. The plan includes the construction of a new tank, along with accompanying drones and robots. The effort, known as the Main Ground Combat System, had been stagnant in recent years but will now enter an "operative" phase. The two countries will follow a similar management process as the Future Combat Air System, dividing national and industrial work shares. Military requirements for the tanks will be evaluated by the army chiefs of staff, and contractors will be allowed to offer competing systems based on a common turret and chassis.