Italy launches A2CS programme with first Lynx delivery
Italy has officially launched its A2CS armoured combat systems programme as the Army receives the first four Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles (IFV).
KF41 Lynx News
Land
Land
Rheinmetall Confirms First Lynx IFV Order for Ukraine
Rheinmetall has confirmed the first firm Lynx KF41 IFV order for Ukrainian army, signed in December 2025, with initial deliveries planned for early 2026.
Land
Italy signs Lynx KF41 deal it had already decided to buy
Italy had chosen the Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 before trials began in early 2025; the November signature merely formalises a decision made months earlier.
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Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Rheinmetall Integrates Skyranger 35 on KF41 Lynx AFV
Rheinmetall has unveiled the Lynx Skyranger 35, which brings the Skyranger 35 air defence system on KF41 Lynx's tracked chassis to be unveiled at DSEI UK 2025.
Land
Brazil Shortlists Competitors for Tracked AFV Acquisition
Brazil has shortlisted the tracked AFVs for its acquisition programme involving IFVs and light tanks, with Turkiye's Otokar Tulpar making it to the list.
Land
Italy Receives First KF41 Lynx Tracked AFV for Tests
Italy has received its first German KF41 Lynx tracked armoured fighting vehicle for tests following the pick for Italy’s future family of armoured vehicles.
Land
Expo and Air Show
Brazil May Prefer Polish Borsuk AFV
According to the Brazilian press, the country's Army wants to acquire 78 Polish Borsuk armoured fighting vehicles as part of the "VBC Fuz" program.
Land
OTOKAR TULPAR AFV Makes a Run for Poland
According to Polish sources, OTOKAR's TULPAR will compete for the Polish Army's tender for new tracked armoured vehicles.
Investment
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Rheinmetall Opens its Factory in Hungary
Rheinmetall officially opened its Lynx infantry fighting vehicle factory in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, on 18 August 2023.
Land
Lynx Production Line in Hungary Starts
Rheinmetall announced plans for a Lynx production line in Hungary past months. The company announced the initiation of pre-serial production in the plant.
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Lynxes are in Hungary
Hungary is rearming and restructuring the armed forces with Western equipment and vehicles.
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Modernisation
Greece to Modernise Military Corps at the Turkish Border
Greece to modernise its army with Marder 1A3, Leopard 2 A4 and Leopard 1 A5 MBT as well as 205 Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) .
Land
Rheinmetall Unveils Lynx 120 Fire Support Variant
German Defence Company Rheinmetall announced a mechanized fire support variant of the Lynx infantry fighting vehicle on Friday.
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