Rheinmetall warns that the joint German-French tank programme may be cancelled following the recent termination of a Germany-France combat aircraft projectExecutive summary: Rheinmetall expressed concern that the joint German-French main battle tank project may be cancelled, citing the recent termination of a joint fighter aircraft programme. The outcome would affect European defence procurement strategies and Rheinmetall's revenue outlook in heavy armour sales. Rheinmetall, the German and French defence ministries, and the consortium developing the tank. Further diplomatic consultations between Berlin and Paris, plus potential revisions to the project scope, are expected in the coming weeks.Earlier on 14 June 2026 Rheinmetall voiced concern that the planned Franco-German main battle tank project could be scrapped, referencing the cancellation of a similar cross-border fighter jet programme. The company stressed that such a cancellation would disrupt European armour procurement pipelines and affect its revenue outlook. No formal decision on the tank project has been announced.Connected developmentsNATO exercise in Lithuania underscores German tank brigade readinessEurosatory defence expo to record attendance, reflecting global rearmamentOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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