“The Smart Tank is rolling in’: Pistorius has the tank of the next century built. Germany and France have now reached an agreement on the construction of the smart tank.
The tank's first deployment is expected in 2035 and its full operational capability (FOC) is expected to be achieved in 2040. Intended as a quantum leap in offense and defense: the new Main Ground Combat System. Rheinmetall is building its competitor with the KF51 Panther.