Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Pakistani army: 6 soldiers and 7 militants killed in clash near the Afghan border
Israeli media: Sirens sound in the settlement of Kerem Shalom in the Gaza envelope area
Afghan source to Al Mayadeen: We still believe in dialogue and prioritize diplomatic solutions with Pakistan; though we are ready for all possibilities.
Afghan source to Al Mayadeen: Pakistan purposely obstructed negotiations in Turkey by making unrealistic demands.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: More than 70 martyrs in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn.
Death toll from latest Israeli strikes on Gaza rises to 30
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Five killed in the Israeli bombing of a civilian vehicle on Al-Qassam Street in Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip
Hamas confirms that it has no connection to the shooting incident in Rafah and affirms its commitment to the ceasefire agreement
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Two civilians were killed and four others, including a child and an infant, were injured in an Israeli bombing of a house belonging to the Al-Banna family in the al-Sabra neighborhood, south of Gaza City
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: An Israeli airstrike targets the vicinity of Al-Shifa Medical Complex, west of Gaza City

France, Germany ink deal for next-gen AI-equipped battle tank

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 26 Apr 2024 19:29
2 Min Read

"This is not the tank of the future but the future of the tank," remarked French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu during the ceremony.

  • x
  • French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu , right, and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius shakes hands after signing an agreement in Paris Friday, April 26, 2024. (AP)
    French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, right, and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius shake hands after signing an agreement in Paris on Friday, April 26, 2024 (AP)

At a ceremony held in Paris on Friday, France and Germany solidified their military cooperation by agreeing to jointly develop a state-of-the-art battle tank embedded with artificial intelligence (AI) and laser technology.

French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the objectives, including the equal 50/50 industrial production of the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS).

Initially proposed in 2017 as a successor to the French Leclerc and German Leopard tanks, the project encountered obstacles due to divergent industrial interests and strategic priorities. However, recent breakthroughs have revitalized momentum, with ministers hailing the agreement as a "milestone" in shaping the future of military technology.

"This is not the tank of the future but the future of the tank," remarked Lecornu during the ceremony.

Char du futur, futur du char.

Signature avec mon homologue 🇩🇪 Boris Pistorius de l’accord pour lancer la première phase du projet MGCS.

Répartition de la charge industrielle à parts égales pour penser en franco-allemand le futur du combat terrestre. pic.twitter.com/LGja1sE9WW

— Sébastien Lecornu (@SebLecornu) April 26, 2024

Related News

New German defense minister plans to ready army for 'new' situation

Read more: French-German tensions hamper key EU decisions: German MEP

The MGCS isn't merely conceptualized as a singular armored vehicle but as a comprehensive system integrating both manned and unmanned components. It boasts drones for defensive purposes alongside cutting-edge AI and laser capabilities, promising a paradigm shift in ground warfare tactics.

Backed by equal investments from Paris and Berlin and overseen by German management, the initiative faces the challenge of balancing interests amidst additional stakeholders. Despite initial setbacks, negotiations have delineated specific manufacturers responsible for pivotal components.

Expressing optimism, Pistorius outlined ambitions to finalize contracts by year-end, signaling a commitment to expedite the project's progress.

Moreover, with expressions of interest from other nations like Italy, the prospect of partnerships remains open, albeit with a primary focus on strengthening agreements between French and German manufacturers.

The agreement comes against the backdrop of recent tensions between the two nations, particularly concerning their differing approaches to supporting Ukraine.

Read more: France, Germany growing tensions shadow EU leaders' summit

  • Pistorius
  • Sebastien Lecornu
  • Germany
  • France
  • Boris Pistorius
  • tanks
  • MGCS

Most Read

'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

  • Technology
  • 24 Oct 2025
Arab League chief exposes secret US deal shielding 'Israel’s' nukes

Arab League chief exposes secret US deal shielding 'Israel’s' nukes

  • Politics
  • 27 Oct 2025
US missionary kidnapped in Niger capital, suspected taken toward Mali

US missionary kidnapped in Niger capital, suspected taken toward Mali

  • Africa
  • 23 Oct 2025
What Marr evidently didn't seem to understand was that Hedges isn't saying that Western journalists manipulate the truth, but that they systematically amplify Israeli narratives they know are false. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Batoul Chamas)

Western journalists know they have a case to answer for their betrayal of Gaza, and it frightens them

  • Opinion
  • 24 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
Saudi's PIF refocuses on AI, logistics, and religious tourism
Economy

Saudi Arabia's fund refocuses on AI, logistics, and religious tourism

Detained Bahraini activist al-Khawaja starts new hunger strike.
Politics

Detained Bahraini activist al-Khawaja starts new hunger strike

Israel fortifies Gaza’s "yellow line," prepares to dig in.
Politics

'Israel' fortifies Gaza’s 'yellow line,' prepares to dig in: WSJ

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One as he travels from Tokyo, Japan, to South Korea, on October 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Asia

Trump’s weak dollar strategy risks global fallout: Forbes

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS