The vehicle had been engineered to meet UK operational requirements, with a projected in-service lifespan of more than 10 years. It was backed by full OEM support to ensure long-term reliability and through-life value.
Around half of the platform’s content had been sourced from British suppliers, with integration and support carried out in the United Kingdom. The programme was set to sustain more than 800 skilled jobs and apprenticeships across engineering, manufacturing, and the wider supply chain.
The design had been adapted in the UK to meet British Army standards, ensuring performance and resilience in demanding mission environments. Sharing a common base with Rheinmetall’s Caracal family, the platform offered flexibility, interoperability, and efficiencies across the Land Mobility Programme.
According to the company, the project also supported the objectives of the UK’s Land Industrial Strategy. “This programme represents Rheinmetall UK’s commitment to delivering value, capability, and operational readiness to the British Army,” said John Abunassar, CEO of Rheinmetall UK. “It is a mission-ready, sustainable solution built with and for the United Kingdom.”
