Hungarian Lynx production ramps up
The KF41 Lynx is also a contender for the Australian Land 400 IFV programme (Rheinmetall)
The KF41 Lynx acquisition is part of the Zrínyi 2026 Modernisation Programme for the HDF that will provide a significant upgrade in capabilities including Leopard tanks, PzH 2000 howitzers and the NASAMS air defence system.
Production of the first batch of new KF41 Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle for the Hungarian Defence Force (HDF) is due to begin in Q4 2021.
German armoured vehicle manufacturer Rheinmetall aims to ensure that delivery of the first 46 vehicles to the HDF occurs in 2022.
The company was selected in September 2020 to provide the HDF with 218 IFVs and nine Buffalo armoured recovery vehicles under a €2 billion ($2.37 billion) deal.
Future production of follow-on batches of 172 vehicles is expected to take place in Hungary through the establishment of a JV company.
A spokesperson from Rheinmetall told
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
More from Land Warfare
-
![Lockheed nets $4.9 billion US Army contract to build more precision strike missiles]()
Lockheed nets $4.9 billion US Army contract to build more precision strike missiles
The PrSM missiles, known as Increment 1 weapon systems, will eventually replace the US Army’s Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS).
-
![Avalon 2025: Hanwha signs engine deal with Penske for Redback IFVs]()
Avalon 2025: Hanwha signs engine deal with Penske for Redback IFVs
Penske Australia will also carry out local assembly and testing of Allison X1100 series cross-drive transmission under licence using kits supplied by South Korea's SNT Dynamics.
-
![Ovzon trials UGV comms in Arctic conditions]()
Ovzon trials UGV comms in Arctic conditions
Swedish company showcases Arctic UGV test as it eyes NATO defence market expansion.
