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Leonardo, Rheinmetall Book First Lynx Combat Vehicle Order for Italy
The Italian Army's order for 21 Lynx vehicles is part of a $23 billion program to acquire 1,050 armored combat vehicles for fleet modernization, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the Italian Army ordered 21 Rheinmetall Lynx vehicles from Leonardo and Rheinmetall, marking the first tranche under the A2CS programme of 1,050 vehicles.
- Last year Rheinmetall and Leonardo agreed to team up to build the Lynx and 272 Panther tanks as part of a 23 billion deal to renew Italy's tracked vehicle inventory.
- The manufacturers detailed configurations including five Rheinmetall Lynx KF-41 vehicles with Lance turrets and 16 with Leonardo's Hitfist 30mm turret, produced in five variants performing 16 roles.
- The deal includes options for an additional 30 vehicles and training and simulation systems, and both programmes will involve assembly in Italy using Leonardo components and systems, David Hoeder said.
- Delivery forecasts show the first vehicle is expected by the end of this year and the first five vehicles will be delivered by the end of 2025 with Leonardo's 30mm X-Gun.
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The delivery of the first vehicle is scheduled for the end of 2025.Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG and Roberto Cingolani CEO and General Manager of LeonardoThe agreement specifies that five of the armored vehicles will be Lynx KF-41 Rheinmetall vehicles equipped with Lance turret, while the remaining 16 will incorporate Leonardo's KF-41 chassis and 30 mm Hitfist tower, in a new generation configuration adapted to Italian requirements.
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