In Europe, they will create a "response" to the Russian tank "Armata".Committees of the German parliament confirmed the start of
About this writes "Military Review". The budget committee and the defense committee of the Bundestag talked about the program for creating a new generation of European tanks. The media has already nicknamed him the “European response” to “Armate”.
The project, which both Germany and France are working on, is called MGCS (Main Ground Combat System).As part of it, a modular armored platform for a tank and an infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) should be created.At the first stage, the "architecture" of the machine will be developed.€75 million.
They intend to provide a demonstration version of the armored car until 2027. It is assumed that the new product will replace the existing Leopard and Leclerc tanks.