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독일-프랑스 MGCS사업

독일-프랑스 MGCS(Main Ground Combat System) 사업은 2040년까지 독일의 레오파드 2와 프랑스의 르클레르 전차를 대체할 차세대 전투 시스템을 개발하는 프로젝트입니다. 이 사업은 유럽 방위 자율성을 강화하고, 미국 의존도를 줄이며, 새로운 플랫폼을 통해 전차와 드론 같은 무인 장비를 통합하는 것을 목표로 합니다.

MGCS는 독일 KMW와 프랑스 Nexter의 합작회사 KNDS를 중심으로 진행되며, 독일 라인메탈과 프랑스 탈레스도 참여합니다. 업무 분담은 독일과 프랑스가 각각 50%씩 맡으며, 주요 기술로 로봇화 및 하이브리드 추진 시스템 등이 포함됩니다. 이 사업은 2017년 논의가 시작되었으나 초기에는 양국 간 이견으로 진전이 더뎠습니다. 최근 양해각서 체결로 협력 구조가 명확해지며 본격적인 개발이 추진되고 있습니다

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jumpToMain siteLogo Contact Oliver Hoffmann Head of Press and Public Relations Phone: +49 211 473-4748 24/01/2025 | Press release Signature of MGCS Project Company shareholder agreement shareOntwitter shareOnlinkedIn shareOnxing 1 Document Friday, January 24, 2025 - KNDS Deutschland, K...

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Friday, January 24, 2025 - KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme and Thales signed the shareholder agreement for the “MGCS Project Company GmbH”, Cologne, on Thursday 23 January 2025 in Paris in the presence of the French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu and the German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. MGCS, which stands for Main Ground Combat System, is a German-Franco armament program designed to replace the Leopard 2 and Leclerc main battle tanks with a cross-platform combat system by 2040.

The signing of the shareholder agreement marks an essential step in the forthcoming creation of the MGCS Project Company. After negotiating a contract with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), acting on behalf of the two states through a German-Franco Combined Project Team (CPT), this project company will be responsible as the industrial prime contractor for the implementation of the next phase of the MGCS program. In particular, it will consolidate the concept and the main technological pillars of the system. The company will be equally owned by the parties, 25% each, with a national workshare of 50% Germany and 50% France, and will be based in Cologne, Germany.

The industrial partners in the MGCS program are delighted with this signature, which follows on from the impetus given by the French and German governments in the spring of 2024, with the signing of a Letter Of Intent (LOI).

About KNDS:

KNDS (KMW+NEXTER Defense Systems) is the result of the association of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter, two of the leading European manufacturers of military land systems based in Germany and France.

KNDS forms a Group of around 9,000 employees, with a 2023 turnover of 3.3 billion euro, an order backlog of around 16 billion euro and incoming orders of 7.8 billion euro. The range of its products includes main battle tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, weapons systems, ammunition, military bridges, customer services, battle management systems, training solutions, protection solutions and a wide range of equipment.

The formation of KNDS represents the beginning of consolidation in land defense systems industry in Europe. The strategic alliance between KMW and Nexter enhances both groups’ competitiveness and international positions, as well as their ability to meet the needs of their respective national army. In addition, it offers to its European and NATO customers the opportunity of increased standardization and interoperability for their defense equipment, with a dependable industrial base.

KNDS headquarters are based in Amsterdam.

Press contact:

guillem.monsonis@knds.fr

About Rheinmetall:

Rheinmetall AG of Duesseldorf, a listed company, is a leading international defence contractor and a driver of future-oriented technological and industrial innovation in civil markets. With over 31,000 employees and 171 sites worldwide, Rheinmetall generated sales of €7.2 billion in 2023. With its technologies, products and systems, the company creates the indispensable basis for peace, freedom and sustainable development: security. Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH is part of the Rheinmetall Division Vehicle Systems Europe and is one of the leading land system manufacturers.

Media contact:

oliver.hoffmann@rheinmetall.com

About Thales:

Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies specialized in three business domains: Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital. It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive.

The Group invests close to €4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, cloud technologies and 6G.

Thales has close to 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2023, the Group generated sales of €18.4bn.

Press contact:

camille.heck@thalesgroup.com

독일- 이탈리아 사업

2025년 1월 20일, 독일 연방 카르텔청(Bundeskartellamt)은 라인메탈 AG와 이탈리아의 레오나르도 S.p.A. 간의 합작 투자 설립을 승인했습니다. 이 합작 회사는 "레오나르도 라인메탈 군용 차량(Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles, LRMV)"로 명명되며, 본사는 로마에 위치하고 운영 센터는 라 스페치아에 있습니다.

이 합작 투자의 주요 목표는 이탈리아 육군의 차기 주 전투 탱크(MBT)와 장갑 보병 전투 시스템(AICS) 프로그램을 위한 새로운 플랫폼 개발 및 마케팅입니다. 라인메탈의 팬서 KF51이 새로운 주 전투 탱크의 기초가 되며, 이탈리아 AICS 프로그램은 1,000대 이상의 장갑 전투 시스템을 조달할 계획입니다.

라인메탈의 CEO 아르민 파페르거는 이번 결정이 유럽의 안보를 위한 중요한 프로젝트라고 강조하며, 이탈리아 고객으로부터 곧 대규모 주문을 기대한다고 밝혔습니다. 합작 회사는 각 회사가 50%의 지분을 보유하게 되며, 최종 규제 승인을 받은 후 공식적으로 출범할 예정입니다.

In response to the decision of the German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartell­amt) announced on 20 January 2025 to approve the establishment of a joint venture between Rheinmetall AG, Düsseldorf, and Leonardo S.p.A., Rome (Italy), Rheinmetall states:

Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG: “We welcome the Federal Cartel Office's decision and are extremely grateful for the support and the rapid processing. Amid the current geopolitical situation, our project with Leonardo is of great importance for supplying the armed forces with the right equipment for the job – and thus for security in Europe. We expect the first extensive order from the Italian customer in the coming months”.

Leonardo and Rheinmetall, two leading European suppliers in defence technology, are joining forces to implement challenging projects. The closing of the joint venture is expected in due course after receiving the final regulatory approvals.

In October 2024, the companies had signed the contractual agreement to establish the joint venture in Rome.

Consequently, Rheinmetall AG and Leonardo S.p.A. will each hold an equal 50% share in the new Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles (LRMV), which will be headquartered in Rome and have an operational centre in La Spezia.

The main objective of the joint venture is the industrial development and subsequent marketing of the new Italian Main Battle Tank (MBT) and the new Lynx platform for the Armoured Infantry Combat System (AICS) programme as part of the Italian Army's land systems programme. The development and production of other vehicles of this family, such as recovery, engineer and bridge-laying vehicles, is also planned.

The Panther KF51 developed by Rheinmetall will be the basis for the new main battle tank to replace the Ariete in the Italian Army. The Italian AICS programme intends to procure over 1,000 armoured combat systems, for which Rheinmetall's Lynx infantry fighting vehicle shall form the technological basis.

유럽 지역의 차기 전차 시장이 재미 있게 돌아가고 있습니다. 한국 현대로템이 폴란드에 수출한 K2전차의 폴란드 버전인 K2PL이 나오면 주변국들 관심을 끌 수 있을 것 같은데, 앞으로 유럽 전차 시장 방향이 어떻게 흘러 갈지 잘 지켜 보아야 할 것 같습니다.