Dossier
Franco-German Tank Project
Coverage of Franco-German Tank Project in the Nexus archive.
- Rheinmetall CEO Fears Collapse of Franco-German Tank Project
Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger warns France may withdraw from or defund the joint Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) tank project, citing concerns after the collapse of the Franco-German Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet initiative.
- Why are Europe's biggest defense projects in trouble?
Europe's €100 billion fighter jet project is facing disputes over leadership, military priorities, and industrial control, with similar tensions emerging in the Franco-German tank project. These conflicts risk fracturing major defense collaborations.