Time to update the park. Europe started developing a fifth generation tank

The initiative, which has supported the European Defense Fund, combines the efforts of 26 leading companies and research institutes from 13 EU and Norway. The key goal of the project is to create a flexible platform that can adapt to a rapidly changing environment on the battlefield. Central to the concept of modular technologies, which will significantly increase the survivability, combat characteristics and efficiency of communications in modern conflicts.

The project worth 19 million euros should be the answer to the problem of moral and technical aging of the park of Europe’s combat vehicles. KNDS, leading developer Leopard 2 A8 and Leclerc XLR, continues to introduce innovation, including deserted towers and integration of artificial intelligence.

These developments allow you to talk about a gradual transition to a fully digital tanks capable of responding autonomously to threats. The future demonstration of EMBT ADT 140 with a new 140mm Ascalon Tower, planned for 2025, will be an important test of future combat vehicles.

FMBTech symbolizes Europe’s determination to strengthen the defense capability, increase technological independence and effectively respond to the challenges associated with increasing geopolitical instability.