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Radspähpanzer Boxer CRV erlangt die Anfangsbefähigung der australischen Streitkräfte
. – Australische Streitkräfte erklären Anfangsbefähigung (Initial Operational Capability) für den Radspähpanzer Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV) – Insgesamt 211 Boxer-Fahrzeuge werden durch das Military Vehicle Center of Excellence in Australien ausgeliefert Der Radspähpanzer Boxer hat in Australien einen weiteren Meilenstein erreicht. Die australischen Streitkräfte haben dem Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV) die Anfangsbefähigung (Initial Operational Capability, IOC) zuerkannt. So hat der stellvertretende australische Premierminister und Verteidigungsminister Richard Marles am 15. Oktober 2022 die IOC-Erklärung für den Boxer bekannt gegeben. Die IOC-Erklärung spiegelt den Erfolg des Fahrzeugs bei der Erfüllung der von den australischen Streitkräften formulierten Einsatzanforderungen wider und ebnet den Weg für die Nutzung des Boxers in Operationen. Gary Stewart, Geschäftsführer von Rheinmetall Defence Australia, betonte anlässlich der IOC-Erklärung…
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Tank swap: Rheinmetall supplying the Czech Republic with Leopard 2 MBTs and Büffel ARV
Under the German government’s “Ringtausch” equipment exchange programme, Rheinmetall will soon be supplying the Czech Republic with main battle tanks and other military hardware. This has now been contractually agreed in Prague between representatives of both countries and Rheinmetall. The Czech armed forces will be receiving Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and Buffalo armoured recovery vehicles. In turn, the Czech military will be transferring military equipment to Ukraine. The order includes ammunition as well as a service package encompassing training and spare parts. The first vehicle is due to be shipped in December 2022, with delivery to be complete by the end of 2023. The “Ringtausch” is a procedure developed…
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Ringtausch: Rheinmetall liefert Kampfpanzer Leopard 2 und Bergepanzer Büffel an Tschechien
Rheinmetall liefert im Auftrag der deutschen Bundesregierung Kampfpanzer Leopard 2A4 und Bergepanzer Büffel an die Tschechische Republik Auslieferung zwischen Dezember 2022 und Ende 2023 Auftrag enthält auch Munition, Ausbildungsund Logistikleistungen Schnelle Verhandlungen mit deutschem BMVg und tschechischen Streitkräften Rheinmetall liefert im Zuge des von der deutschen Bundesregierung beauftragten Ringtauschs Kampfpanzer und weiteres Gerät an die Tschechische Republik. Dies wurde nun in Prag zwischen Vertretern beider Länder und Rheinmetalls vertraglich vereinbart. Die tschechischen Streitkräfte geben ihrerseits militärische Ausrüstung zur Unterstützung an die Ukraine ab und erhalten im Austausch Kampfpanzer Leopard 2A4 sowie Bergepanzer Büffel. Im Auftragswert ist zudem ein Munitionspaket sowie ein integriertes Servicepaket für Ausbildungsleistungen und Ersatzteilversorgung enthalten. Das erste…
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American Rheinmetall Vehicles and Team Lynx Highlight Technologies for the Army’s Future OMFV Program at AUSA
American Rheinmetall Vehicles and the exceptional U.S. defense companies of Team Lynx – Textron Systems, Raytheon Technologies, L3Harris Technologies, Allison Transmission, and Anduril Industries, are designing a transformational next-gen Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) – the Lynx OMFV – for the Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) Program. Visitors to this year’s AUSA Annual Meeting can see the Team’s OMFV Concept Demonstrator, a life-size display that represents the physical appearance of the Lynx OMFV’s design, complemented with augmented reality highlighting technologies for the OMFV Program. Visitors can learn more about Lynx OMFV’s transformational capabilities at Rheinmetall booth (#1439), and team displays at their respective exhibition spaces. Lynx OMFV – Unparalleled Capability…
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Rheinmetall Announces U.S. Joint Venture with Unified Business Technologies (UBT) to Provide U.S. Survivability Solutions
Rheinmetall Protection Systems and Unified Business Technologies (UBT) of Troy, Michigan are pleased to announce the formation of a new joint venture to offer Rheinmetall survivability solutions that will be tailored to meet U.S. Department of Defense requirements. This new entity – Rheinmetall Shieldwall Advanced Technologies LLC (RSAT) – will be headquartered in Michigan and focus on active and passive protection for military ground vehicles. Rheinmetall and UBT first began working together in 2016 when the companies teamed to introduce Rheinmetall’s StrikeShield Active Protection System to the U.S. Army. StrikeShield is a Hard-Kill APS designed to defeat ATR, ATGM and other anti-armor threats. The system is less likely to be…
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Rheinmetall unveils all-new Mission Master CXT platform and launches new Fire Support module at AUSA 2022
Rheinmetall is proud to introduce the Rheinmetall Mission Master CXT, the latest member of its successful Mission Master family of Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicles (A-UGV), at this year’s AUSA exhibition. On display from October 10 to 12 in Washington D.C., the new Mission Master CXT showcases an innovative Fire Support module: a Rheinmetall Fieldranger Multi weapon station equipped with the twin M134D Minigun from Dillon Aero. The Mission Master CXT – The latest in A-UGV innovation Named for its compact volume and mobility in extreme terrain, the Rheinmetall Mission Master CXT featuring a hybrid drivetrain is capable of silently transporting heavy payloads in challenging environments. Robust and highly reliable in…
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Rheinmetall at AUSA 2022 – American Rheinmetall Brings Next-Generation Technologies that meet the U.S. Army’s Highest Priority Modernization Challenges, Now.
The AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition takes place in Washington, DC from 10-12 October. This year’s motto is “Building the Army of 2030”. The American Rheinmetall family of companies along with key partners from Rheinmetall’s global enterprise will be on-site (booth #1439) showcasing some of its most recent activities, achievements and innovative solutions aimed at providing the U.S. Army with the critical, next-generation technologies it needs and deserves. The OMFV Concept Demonstrator American Rheinmetall Vehicles and the exceptional U.S. defense companies of Team Lynx – Textron Systems, Raytheon Technologies, L3Harris Technologies, Allison Transmission, and Anduril Industries, are designing a transformational next-gen infantry fighting vehicle – The Lynx OMFV – for…
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Rheinmetall and RBSL attend DVD 2022
Rheinmetall and its joint venture company Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) will be present at the DVD trade fair in Millbrook, Bedfordshire on 21 and 22 September 2022. On stand OR-15, the companies will provide information on some of their extensive activities and products for the UK and export customers. These include key projects in the reshaping of His Majesty’s Armed Forces, such as delivery of Challenger 3 programme and Boxer vehicles for the Mechnised Infantry Vehicles (MIV) programmes and investing in future technology and long term support in the UK to create Sovereign Capability as promoted by the Land Industrial Strategy Boxer variants: Demonstrator Overwatch with MBDA Brimstone, Mortar…
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Rheinmetall und RBSL auf der DVD 2022
Rheinmetall und das Joint Venture Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) werden am 21. und 22. September 2022 auf der Fachmesse DVD in Millbrook, Bedfordshire präsent sein. Am Stand OR-15 informieren die Unternehmen über einen Teil ihrer umfangreichen Aktivitäten und Produkte für den britischen und den Exportmarkt. Dazu gehören auch Schlüsselvorhaben bei der Neugestaltung der Streitkräfte Seiner Majestät, wie z.B. das Challenger 3-Programm oder die Auslieferung der Boxer-Fahrzeuge für das Mechanized Infantry Vehicle (MIV)-Programm, sowie Investitionen in Zukunftstechnologie und langfristige Unterstützung im Vereinigten Königreich zur Schaffung souveräner Fähigkeiten, wie sie von der britischen Land Industrial Strategy gefördert werden. Boxer-Varianten: Demonstrator Overwatch mit MBDA Brimstone, Mörserträger und bodengebundene Flugabwehr Auf der DVD…
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Hydrogen strategy: Rheinmetall presents solutions in South Africa for producing, storing and transporting green hydrogen
At this year’s Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) expo at AFB Waterkloof in Centurion, the technology enterprise Rheinmetall AG is presenting innovative, turnkey, mobile modular solutions for producing, storing and transporting CO2-free hydrogen. The mobile solution offered by Group subsidiary Rheinmetall Denel Munition in South Africa assures climate-neutral energy security for stationary and mobile infrastructure in civil and industrial settings as well as for expedition and outdoor applications. Suitable for use in undeveloped terrain, it does not require an external power supply. Moreover, because the system can simultaneously produce oxygen, it offers an all-encompassing solution for mobile field hospitals. Armed with this technology, Rheinmetall is not only expanding its civil…
