France, Germany reaffirm MGCS tank program despite past setbacks

French diplomacy chief confirms the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project continues as planned, signaling renewed Franco-German commitment to the next-generation tank program. The statement follows earlier delays and disagreements over industrial shares, but no new milestones or breakthroughs are disclosed. The reaffirmation matters as it sustains European defense-industrial cooperation amid broader geopolitical pressures.