Rheinmetall Defence and Lockheed Martin have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on developing a rocket artillery system tailored for Germany. The system will be based on existing and combat-proven components produced in Germany.
The partnership between the two companies is an agreement that offers unique opportunities for all parties. Rheinmetall’s expertise in fabrication and production and Lockheed Martin’s capabilities and know-how create an intriguingly strong team with the potential to develop innovative solutions for rocket artillery systems.
Author: Michael
The Leonardo ECRS Mk 2 radar seen next to the Eurofighter test aircraft ZK355/BS116. The combination is expected to fly for the first time in 2024. (BAE Systems)
Leonardo has delivered the first European Common Radar System Mark 2 (ECRS Mk 2) to be integrated aboard the UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) fleet of Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft.
Announced on 21 April, the milestone saw the handover of the first ECRS Mk 2 to BAE Systems, which will integrate the unit onto Eurofighter test aircraft ZK355/BS116 ahead of the first flight planned for 2024.
The FMV has ordered the first 20 troop transport vehicles for the Swedish Armed Forces after signing the technical arrangement for the CAVS programme. (Patria)
Germany formally joined the Finnish-led Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme on 17 April with the signing of the technical arrangement, while the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) ordered the first 20 troop transport vehicles for Sweden after joining the CAVS framework agreement. Germany signed a statement of intent to join CAVS in June 2022.
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The maintenance and upkeep of the MoD’s various defence sites is one of the leading costs, which could be reduced through a consolidation of more numerous bases into larger sites. In turn, this could also raise significant revenues for defence at a time when budgets are stretched.