Several European countries have launched the Technologies for Existing and Future Main Battle Tanks (FMBTech) project to “revolutionize” main battle tanks (MBTs) and adapt them to the evolving demands of modern hybrid warfare. The three-year program addresses […]
Hungary has ordered Rheinmetall’s StrikeShield hard-kill APS for its new Lynx infantry fighting vehicles. Rheinmetall Protection Systems has been contracted to equip Hungary’s new Lynx infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) with StrikeShield hard-kill active protection system […]
Rheinmetall AG, a leading German defense company, is poised to enhance its collaboration with Ukraine. As reported by “WirtschaftsWoche”, the company’s CEO, Armin Papperger, revealed plans for the production of advanced armored vehicles, including the […]
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Rheinmetall has delivered the first Boxer Skyranger 30 cannon-based air defense vehicle to the Bundeswehr. This system is a verification model that will be used for training and testing over the next few months. Last […]
German defense giant Rheinmetall and Lithuania on Friday signed deals to begin construction of a $190-million ammunition plant to make artillery shells in the EU and NATO member, which has been nervously eying Russia. Dubbed […]
As reported by Jon Hawkes on January 21, 2025, Italy provided additional details about its Army Armoured Combat System (A2CS) program during the Defence IQ International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) conference, held in Farnborough, UK. This […]
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has signed an agreement with Rheinmetall and KNDS to purchase 27 additional Boxer fighting vehicles on Lithuania’s behalf. The 370-million-euro ($401.5 million) deal is part of Vilnius’ effort […]
At a ceremony on July 24, 2024, Rheinmetall handed over to the Hungarian armed forces the first KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) produced at the Zalaegerszeg site in Hungary. Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky represented […]
Rheinmetall has launched its first factory in Ukraine, with a second facility nearing completion, according to Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger’s interview with TSN. The German defense giant is now set to produce advanced armored vehicles […]
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