Leonardo and Rheinmetall Partner on Tank Development

Leonardo and Rheinmetall have established a joint venture to develop new tanks and tracked fighting vehicles for Italy, aiming to replace aging military assets. The partnership will see Leonardo focusing on mission systems and electronics, with Rheinmetall providing core technology for the projects. Italy's parliament had approved a significant tank acquisition program, which was later restructured following the breakdown of talks with KNDS. The collaboration also sets the stage for Italy's participation in the pan-European Main Ground Combat System tank program, demonstrating a push for modernization in land defense systems across Europe.