Rheinmetall will contribute to the reconnaissance capabilities, combat effectiveness and training of the German Army’s Intelligence and Reconnaissance Corps. General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) is the prime contractor for the next generation ‘Luchs 2’ reconnaissance vehicle of the Bundeswehr, which is due to be delivered from 2029 onwards. GDELS has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply the turret, main armament and corresponding simulators. The contract was signed in Kaiserslautern at the beginning of February 2026. The total order value is in the mid three-digit million-euro range. “We are grateful for the trust that GDELS and the Bundeswehr have placed in our products and capabilities”, said Timo Haas, Head of the Digital Systems Division. “The Luchs 2 contract package is a significant success for our Bremen site and our colleagues in Rome. At the same time, it sends a strong signal in favour of European defence cooperation”. The largest share of the Luchs 2 contract package will be fulfilled by Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH in Bremen. At first, 274 CT-025 turrets are to be delivered by 2031, marking the first major order of this newly developed, modular, unmanned turret system. The Luchs 2 will receive a modified version of the CT-025, complying with…
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