EKE
EKE
Projectiles
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Basic Information
Name
EKE
Designation
EKE
Alternate Designation
Enhanced Kinetic Energy, KE 2020 Neo
Equipment Type
Projectiles
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2026
Description
The Enhanced Kinetic Energy (EKE) round is a joint program between Germany and the United Kingdom (UK) aimed at delivering a 120mm armor piercing projectile optimized for the L55A1 cannon of the Challenger 3 and Leopard 2 A7V main battle tanks (MBTs). In April 2023, both Germany and the UK announced their intention to work together on the next phase of the EKE program that should deliver a 120mm round in the 2025-2030 timeframe.
Ground Specifications
Main Weapon
120 millimeter
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Projectiles
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
Enhanced Kinetic Energy, KE 2020 Neo
Origin
Germany, United Kingdom
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2026
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Caliber
120 millimeter
Details
Country of Origin
Germany
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004329
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
0.12 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (2)
Germany
United Kingdom
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