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Main Ground Combat System (MGCS)
Coverage of Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) in the Nexus archive.
- France, Germany reach deal on arms maker KNDS, paving way for IPO
France and Germany agreed to joint governance of arms maker KNDS with equal stakes, advancing its IPO to strengthen European defense cooperation. The deal follows the collapse of the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project and aims to boost Europe's industrial and defense capabilities.
- French army shows Leclerc tank with once-mocked anti-drone cage
The French Army is equipping Leclerc XLR tanks with roof-mounted anti-drone cage armor, developed by the STAT technical section and manufactured by KNDS France. The upgrade is part of France's Scorpion modernization program, with plans for an interim capability before the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) is introduced by 2045.