Rheinmetall Unveils Stellar Proposal for Lynx Infantry Combat Vehicle
Rheinmetall, the foremost provider of military vehicles to the Australian Defence Force, has submitted the company’s Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) optimum and conclusive proposal for the Australian Department of Defence Land 400 Phase 3 Mounted Close Combat Capability tender. Rheinmetall stands as one of two contenders participating in the bidding for this acquisition initiative.
Rheinmetall Defence Australia Managing Director, Gary Stewart stated that the Lynx is a next-generation tracked, digitized, and exceptionally protected Infantry Fighting Vehicle, offering a transformative enhancement in the Army’s operational capabilities.
“Lynx establishes a new benchmark, delivering unparalleled levels of survivability, mobility, lethality, intelligence, and scalability. Significantly, Lynx is primed to safeguard Australians in the field and neutralize any adversary. Lynx is outfitted with the Rheinmetall Lance turret for precise and impactful effects, along with an integrated battle management system.
“Crafted for close combat missions, the extensive family of Lynx vehicles is modular in design. Lynx can be promptly configured and reconfigured to accommodate all 10 roles stipulated by the Army.
Rheinmetall has engineered the Lynx with a developmental trajectory to address perpetually advancing military demands over its projected 40-year lifespan.
Presenting the finest and ultimate offer marks the concluding milestone of the two-year Risk Management Activity (RMA) executed by the Department of Defence. Following 12 months of rigorous evaluation by the Army, Rheinmetall has appreciated the professional and adaptable response from Defence in light of COVID.
“The achievement of the Army and Defence’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group in possibly executing the most thorough testing globally of these IFVs is remarkable,” expressed Mr. Stewart.
“The evaluations and related working group dialogues have alleviated various risks, validated vehicle and corporate performance, and enhanced the pathways for additional Australian enterprises to partake in this initiative.
Mr. Stewart noted that the company’s proposal also encompassed a “special project” that is sure to captivate not only the Australian Defence Force but also international export markets.
“Featuring extensive engineering innovation and design, I am eagerly anticipating the unveiling of Rheinmetall’s special project,” he added.
Mr. Stewart highlighted that Rheinmetall’s proven dedication to Australian Industry Capability (AIC) through the Land 121 and Land 400 Phase 2 initiatives would continue to broaden for the Lynx program.
“The Australian Army will gain advantages from the Lynx IFV that will be conceptualized, manufactured, and maintained from Rheinmetall’s Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence, supported by an expansive domestic military vehicle industry network.
“Alongside the engineering and system design Rheinmetall undertook in Australia with our esteemed Australian partners, we are persistently identifying more local companies to contribute technologies to Lynx, as part of our ongoing ‘design to manufacture in Australia’ strategy.
“Currently, we are collaborating with over 100 small to medium enterprises producing components for Lynx, thereby creating employment and economic growth prospects across regional and capital cities in Australia,” added Mr. Stewart. “Rheinmetall’s proposal will ensure the Lynx is sustained and enhanced locally throughout its lifespan, further developing Rheinmetall’s existing workforce that supports hundreds of high-tech design and manufacturing roles in sectors as varied as electro-optics, weapon systems, vehicle and turret production, armour systems, and simulation.
“The Lynx’s Lance turret; currently being produced for the Australian Boxer CRV program and an international client, offers high levels of commonality and interoperability for soldiers. Enabling swift transitions across platforms, a shared L turret would streamline the Army’s training framework and decrease in-service support costs, providing clients with substantial advantages from day one. “Manufactured at Rheinmetall’s Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank, Queensland, the company will deliver whole fleet management, training, and continuous support for Lynx.
