First Lynx IFV to appear in Ukraine: Rheinmetall announces timing
Photo: Rheinmetall's Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (wikimedia.org)
By the end of this year, the German company Rheinmetall plans to transfer the first Lynx infantry fighting vehicle to Ukraine, according to the company's semi-annual report.
In the document, Rheinmetall noted a significant increase in revenues due to sales of military equipment and weapons to the German armed forces, as well as to partners in the EU, NATO, and Ukraine.
CEO Armin Papperger emphasized that the company expects annual sales growth of around €2 billion in the coming years. In particular, in the second quarter of this year, they grew by about 50%.
The report also states that the first Lynx infantry fighting vehicle will be delivered to Ukraine by the end of 2024. It is not yet known where exactly these vehicles will be assembled, but the company is negotiating the localization of production.
What is the Lynx infantry fighting vehicle known for
The Lynx infantry fighting vehicle is the latest development of the German company Rheinmetall, which is one of the world's leading manufacturers of military equipment and weapons. It has powerful armor that protects against small arms, fragments and some types of explosions. This allows soldiers to move safely in the combat zone.
This armored personnel carrier is equipped with various types of weapons, including automatic guns and machine guns. This allows it to effectively fight enemy infantry and lightly armored vehicles. It also has modern navigation, communication, and fire control systems.
Lynx is noted for its speed of movement across different types of terrain, which makes it effective for the logistics of soldiers in active combat operations.
Earlier, we reported that Ukroboronprom and Rheinmetall opened the first armored vehicle repair and production shop in Ukraine.
