KF41

On 29 July 2024, the Duesseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall celebrated the official takeover of its new state-of-the-art 30mm ammunition factory in Várpalota, Hungary.

Rheinmetall takes over ammunition factory in Várpalota, Hungary

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The factory is designed to produce 30mm ammunition for the KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), which will be built in Zalaegerszeg and delivered to the Hungarian armed forces.

At a ceremony on 24 July 2024, Rheinmetall handed over the first KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) produced at the Zalaegerszeg site in Hungary to the Hungarian armed forces. On behalf of the Hungarian government, Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky attended the handover. Dr Björn Bernhard (Head of Rheinmetall Vehicle Systems Europe) and Paul Walf (CEO Rheinmetall Hungary) welcomed the guests on behalf of Rheinmetall.

Hungary: Rheinmetall hands over first KF41 Lynx vehicle from domestic manufacturing

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Rheinmetall handed over the first KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) produced at the Zalaegerszeg site in Hungary to the Hungarian armed forces.

During the Eurosatory 2024 exhibition in Paris, German defense giant Rheinmetall is presenting its Lynx KF41 combat vehicle family. The company is exhibiting the first production vehicle of the Hungarian infantry fighting vehicle, a demonstrator of the Lynx Skyranger 30 air defense vehicle, and, for the first time, a demonstrator of a direct fire support/light battle tank equipped with the HITFACT MkII 120mm turret from Leonardo.

Rheinmetall demonstrates new variants of Lynx KF41 combat vehicle

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The Lynx KF41 is Rheinmetall’s answer to the requirements of future battlefields and offers superior capabilities in terms of survivability, lethality, mobility as well as command and control.

In mid-September, the Hungarian Defence Forces carried out their inaugural live firing exercise with the Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles, which were delivered to Hungary by the German defence company Rheinmetall last year.

Hungary conducts live firing exercise with Lynx KF41 vehicles

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In mid-September, the Hungarian Defence Forces carried out their inaugural live firing exercise with the Lynx KF41x infantry fighting vehicles.

The Lynx KF41 is Rheinmetall's answer to the requirements of future battlefields and offers superior capabilities in terms of survivability, lethality, mobility as well as command and control. The Lynx KF41 is one of the most advanced IFVs on the market and is attracting considerable interest worldwide. Hungary is currently the first NATO country introducing Lynx KF41 into service with first deliveries taken place in 2022. Furthermore, the Lynx has reached a new milestone in the summer of 2023, being downselected by the U.S. Army for the next phases in the Bradley IFV replacement program.

Lynx KF41: Rheinmetall’s answer to requirements of today’s and future battlefields

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The Lynx KF41 is Rheinmetall’s answer to the requirements of future battlefields and offers superior capabilities in terms of survivability, lethality, mobility as well as command and control.

From May 9 to 11, 2023, the DEFEA defence exhibition will be held in Athens, Greece. Rheinmetall will present its Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, a strong contender for the modernization of the mechanized brigades of the Hellenic Armed Forces. The Lynx KF41 is Rheinmetall's answer to the requirements of future battlefields and offers superior capabilities in terms of survivability, lethality, mobility as well as command and control. The Lynx KF41 is one of the most advanced infantry fighting vehicles on the market and is attracting considerable interest worldwide. Hungary is currently the first NATO country introducing Lynx KF41 into service with first deliveries taken place in 2022.

Rheinmetall offers Greece the Lynx KF41 and deep industrial cooperation

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During DEFEA 2023, Rheinmetall will present its Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, a strong contender for the modernization of the mechanized brigades of the Hellenic Armed Forces.