In a way this is great news, but also - dude. Were other cat names not available? https://euromaidanpress.com/2023/03/04/german-arms-manufacturer-rheinmetall-wants-to-build-a-tank-factory-in-ukraine/
If I was a German tank maker I would simply not name my latest project after a famous Nazi tank.
What about the Armoured Capybara? That's a great tank name.
@Loukas Judgmental Tabby might work
@chadmbriggs mangy moggy 105mm
@Loukas British tanks could go Tanky McTankFace
@chadmbriggs The Mr Blobby light assault vehicle