Leonardo and Rheinmetall Sign First Supply Contract for Lynx Vehicles in Italy
The Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles joint venture, a 50/50 partnership between Leonardo and Rheinmetall AG, has secured its first supply contract to deliver 21 "A2CS Combat" vehicles to the Italian Army. The first vehicle delivery is scheduled for late 2025.
Joint Venture Statement
David Hoeder, Executive Chairman of Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles, said: "This first joint order following the decision to establish a joint venture between Rheinmetall and Leonardo is an important milestone. It brings the two companies, as well as two of Europe's largest countries closer together. Cooperation is not optional anymore – it is the very essence of our European strategic sovereignty."
Laurent Sissmann, CEO of the joint venture, added: "We are pleased to announce this first step of the industrial synergy between Leonardo and Rheinmetall. We will work side by side to provide cutting-edge armoured vehicles, able to operate in modern operational scenarios."
Contract Details
- Contract awarded to the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles JV
- Supply of 21 "A2CS Combat" armoured vehicles
- Vehicles intended for use by the Italian Army
- Planned delivery of the first vehicle by the end of 2025
This contract marks a key step in strategic European defense cooperation, merging Italian and German expertise to create advanced military technology.
Summary: Leonardo and Rheinmetall's joint venture has won its first contract to supply 21 Lynx armoured vehicles to the Italian Army, reflecting deepening European defense collaboration and innovation.