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Italy Signs Major Contract for 1,050 Lynx Fighting Vehicles

11/6/2025

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The Italian Army signed a contract with the Leonardo-Rheinmetall Military Vehicles joint venture for 21 Rheinmetall Lynx tracked fighting vehicles.
This contract initiates a planned order of 1,050 vehicles to modernize Italy's combat fleet.
David Hoeder, executive chairman of the joint venture, highlighted the significance of cooperation for European strategic sovereignty.
The first five Lynx vehicles will have Lance turrets, while the remaining 16 will feature Leonardo’s Hitfist 30mm turret.
Deliveries are set to start by the end of 2025, with assembly occurring in Italy.

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The Italian Army signed a contract with the Leonardo-Rheinmetall Military Vehicles joint venture for 21 Rheinmetall Lynx tracked fighting vehicles.
This contract initiates a planned order of 1,050 vehicles to modernize Italy's combat fleet.
David Hoeder, executive chairman of the joint venture, highlighted the significance of cooperation for European strategic sovereignty.
The first five Lynx vehicles will have Lance turrets, while the remaining 16 will feature Leonardo’s Hitfist 30mm turret.
Deliveries are set to start by the end of 2025, with assembly occurring in Italy.