Dr Alexander Sagel, CEO of RENK Group AG, stated: “MARTE is an important European research project that engenders urgently needed skills and has the potential to raise the European defense industry to a new performance level.” He also emphasised the need for industrial reform, adding: “At the same time, it is essential to consolidate the European defense industry. Only then can enhanced efficiency be achieved, competitiveness ensured, and the numerous different platforms brought to a common technological level.”
RENK highlights that the current fragmentation of military vehicle platforms across Europe is undermining efficiency. “Given the security challenges, especially the threat from Russia and rising defense spending as a result, increased consolidation of the industry is essential. Only then can joint standards and technologies be developed and implemented faster,” Sagel explained.
The company is leveraging its proven Leopard 2 main battle tank platform and the associated HSWL 354 gear unit to support MARTE’s technological foundation. “Thanks to this consistent and mature product base we at Renk can ensure highly scalable production, durability, and minimum supply chain risks – and, at the same time, are driving modernization in terms of performance,” said Sagel.
RENK’s Leopard 2 systems are currently operational in 18 countries, positioning the company as a central provider of mobility solutions within Europe’s defence sector. Through MARTE, RENK is playing a key role in developing the next generation of main battle tanks for European armed forces.
