Support for Ukraine: second ring swap with the Czech Republic
Rheinmetall has once again been commissioned to supply main battle tanks and armoured recovery vehicles to the Czech Republic as part of a ring swap process.
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Leonardo and Rheinmetall to finalise ground systems joint venture by end of September
The CEO of Leonardo Roberto Cingolani, has announced that the company aims to finalise a joint venture with the German company Rheinmetall by the end of September.
Czech Republic secures additional Leopard 2A4 tanks in agreement with Rheinmetall
On 31st July in Prague, an agreement was signed between the Czech Republic and the German company Rheinmetall for additional 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks and one Büffel 3 recovery vehicle.
PGZ and Hyundai Rotem sign consortium agreement for K2PL tank production in Poland
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) and Hyundai Rotem Company have signed a new consortium agreement, paving the way for the delivery of K2PL tanks to the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland.
Lithuania to bolster military capabilities with new tank battalion and tracked combat vehicles
Lithuanian Defence Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas has announced plans to establish its first-ever tank battalion and acquire new tracked infantry fighting vehicles.
Germany approves major purchase of 105 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks
German Parliament has approved the purchase of 105 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks. This acquisition marks a substantial enhancement for the Bundeswehr.
Italy to potentially purchase Panther tanks, Lynx combat vehicles from Rheinmetall
Under the proposed agreement, the Italian government plans to acquire at least 350 Lynx armored fighting vehicles and over 200 Panther main battle tanks. The procurement will be spread over a 15-year period. Rheinmetall did not deny the report when approached by Reuters for comment, stating that it would respond in due course. The …
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Czech Republic and Germany sign agreement for joint procurement of Leopard 2A8 tanks
On June 24, the Czech Ministry of Defence signed an agreement with Germany to jointly purchase Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks.
Germany to enhance its land forces with over 100 Leopard 2A8 tanks
The German government plans to purchase over 100 Leopard 2 main battle tanks, as reported by Der Spiegel.
Poland to order additional 180 K2 main battle tanks, says defence minister
Poland intends to sign a new contract for 180 K2 main battle tanks this September, Polish Minister of National Defence Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said.
EODH and KNDS sign contract for ASPIS NG system integration on Leopard tanks
EODH and KNDS extended their long lasting cooperation until 2035 with a new contract to integrate ASPIS NG Protection System to Leopard MBTs.
Rheinmetall presents the Concept Uncrewed Turret at Eurosatory 2024
At Eurosatory 2024, Rheinmetall is presenting the Concept Uncrewed Turret(CUT), the concept demonstrator of an uncrewed turret for a next-generation main battle tank.