At the same time, Germany is moving towards a new MBT too (in addition to the Franco-German MGCS program). Germany contracted the development of new sensors, a new engine and Rheinmetalls 130mm gun. Later, KNDS and Rheinmetall also announced that they are expanding their cooperation to build a new MBT for the German Bundeswehr.
Parece que não é só nos aviões que a Alemanha anda a roer a corda.