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RENK and KNDS expand Leopard 2 contract by €130 million
RENK Group and KNDS Deutschland have expanded an existing contract for the Leopard 2 main battle tank and its vehicle family by approximately €130 million. The agreement includes the supply of HSWL 354 transmissions, TCS-354A control units, and G4MA11 gear selectors.
Deliveries under this extended agreement are scheduled to begin in 2029 and continue through 2032. The contract is intended to support the production ramp-up and the expansion of Leopard 2 fleets within Germany and other NATO member states.
RENK Group CEO Dr. Alexander Sagel noted that the Leopard 2 serves as the backbone of Western armed forces and that the extension reflects trust in the company’s technology and delivery capabilities.
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AUSA · General Dynamics Land Systems · KNDS Deutschland · Leopard 2 · Renk Group · Rheinmetall · U.S. Army · Wolf XM30
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- [● 3 SOURCES] General Dynamics Land Systems presented a 1:8 scale model of the Wolf XM30 at the AUSA exhibition.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] General Dynamics showcased counter-drone systems including M-SHORAD Increment 4 and F600 Leonidas at AUSA.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The first Wolf XM30 prototype was delivered to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, on August 21.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Wolf XM30 competes against the XM30 Lynx offered by Team Lynx/Rheinmetall.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Wolf XM30 utilizes a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) for its software and hardware architectures.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Wolf XM30 is a candidate to replace the M2/M3 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle.