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Raytheon and Rheinmetall team up for Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Raytheon and Rheinmetall Defence have joined forces to meet the US Army’s requirement for the Next-Generation Combat Vehicle-Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle program.

The global industry team will offer the new Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle paired with Raytheon weapons, sensors and system integration expertise to provide the Army with an advanced, modular, survivable and lethal solution with unmatched growth potential.

Scheduled for fielding in 2026, the Next-Generation Combat Vehicle will be optimised for urban combat and rural terrain. The Army has named the NGCV as a top modernisation priority supported under the service’s new Futures Command structure.

Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence, Raytheon Missile Systems President, said: “We fully understand the Army’s need to quickly modernise its aging family of combat vehicles. Our team offers a fresh, innovative approach, not business as usual.

“Raytheon will equip the new Lynx with the world’s most advanced technology to deliver a modern fighting vehicle that will keep U.S. soldiers far ahead of battlefield threats for decades to come.”

Rheinmetall unveiled the latest version of the Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle earlier this year. The new, tracked, armored vehicle is designed to address the critical challenges of the future battlefield, with a focus on growth capacity and lower life-cycle costs.

The Lynx IFV will provide the Army a next-generation lethal, powerful, lifesaving and adaptable fighting vehicle that represents true leap ahead capability compared to legacy vehicles. The Lynx can also be adapted to enable optional manning features, such as remote operation of the vehicle and Lance turret.

Ben Hudson, global head of Rheinmetall’s Vehicle Systems division.“Rheinmetall and Raytheon have worked together successfully for many years on numerous programs.

“We are once again combining the best of German and American engineering to provide the U.S. Army with a step change in capability, giving soldiers the overmatch advantage they expect and deserve. Production of the Lynx in the U.S. will enable additional development and sustainment of the world-class American defense industrial base.”

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