The unusual new German brigade deploying to NATO's edge is bringing its most advanced heavy armor — the Leopard 2A8 tank

Germany is deploying a brigade in Lithuania, a NATO ally bordering Russia, in its first such major permanent deployment ...
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Main Ground Combat System: The Powerhouse Tank Germany and France Want

Key Points and Summary – Europe’s Mobile Ground Combat System (MGCS) is a Franco-German bid to replace Leopard 2 and Leclerc ...
Reuters

Franco-German MGCS tank project speeding up, Rheinmetall CEO says

UNTERLUESS, Germany, July 24 (Reuters) - The Franco-German MGCS main battle tank project, which has stalled for years, is speeding up and has political will on both sides, Rheinmetall chief executive ...
The New York Times

Caught Between Russia and the U.S., Germany Aims to Be a Stronger Force in NATO

As Germany’s new chancellor increases military spending, he has presided over the activation of a German tank brigade based in Lithuania and raised alarms about the threat from Russia. By Christopher ...
Reuters

Franco-German defence IPO hits private equity snag

BERLIN, May 16 (Reuters Breakingviews) - KNDS was about to bag a great deal. The Franco-German tank maker had a call option to up its stake in Renk (R3NK.DE), opens new tab, a $6 billion German-based ...