Eurosatory 2018: Rheinmetall to unveil KF41 tracked armored IFV and Command Post


At Eurosatory 2018, the German Company Rheinmetall Defence will be showcasing a wide range of high-tech defense and security equipment and solutions for modern armed forces including the new generation of tracked armoured vehicle Lynx KF41. Eurosatory is one of the most important defence and security exhibitions worldwide that will take place in Paris (France) from 11 to 15 June 2018 at Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte. Come to visit Rheinmetall at Eurosatory 2018 in the outside area Pe6B booth C201 - C241.


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Rheinmetall Defence to unveil new tracked armoured vehicles KF41 IFv and Command Post at Eurosatory 2018, Land and Airland Defence & Security Exhibition in Paris, France.


The Rheinmetall Group’s Defence sector is regarded in the defence and security industry as a leading provider of innovative products for German and international armed forces, and offers military equipment and defense services for capability in the areas of mobility, reconnaissance, management, effectiveness and protection. Under our motto "Move. Sense. Strike" and on more than 1,700 square meters Rheinmetall Defence once again presents a numerous of innovations and further developments of its innovative products and technologies.

At Eurosatory 2018, Rheinmetall will launch the innovative and versatile automated load handling system developed with the Australian company Supashock on Monday, 11 June 2018 at 14:30 hrs. The ALHS is integrated into the high-mobility HX77 truck with a protected cabin.

As world premiere, Rheinmetall Defence will unveil the next generation of medium weight tracked armoured vehicle called Lynx KF 41 IFV version on Tuesday, 12th June, 10.00 hrs and Command Post version on Wednesday 13rd June, 10.00 hrs.

In the field of air defence system, Rheinmetall will present, the Oerlikon Skyranger Boxer mobile air defence system, a highly effective wheeled armoured air defence system based on the battle-tested 8x8 Boxer, equipped with a 35mm revolver cannon as well as its own suite of search and target-tracking sensors.

Other products presented by Rheinmetall Defence at Eurosatory 2018 include :

- 120 mm Ragnarok mortar combat system: A highly flexible, highly adaptable automated 120mm mortar combat system for integration into combat vehicles.

- G-LMT mobile crane: Made by global market leader Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH and equipped with protected cabs from Rheinmetall, this system forms part of the Bundeswehr’s new generation of state-of-the-art mobile cranes.

- Mission Master Cargo Unmanned Ground Vehicle: A live mobile demonstration of the transport version of Rheinmetall’s off-road-capable robotic wheeled vehicle will take place at the Group’s pavilion.

- Detect. Connect. React. Solutions for the digital battlefield: with the debut of Argus New Generation, Rheinmetall continues to expand its lead in the soldier systems domain. Also on show at Eurosatory are Germany’s Future Soldier – Expanded System and the systematically enhanced Gladius 2.0. The Group’s TacNet tactical management system will also be presented, paired with cutting-edge mission equipment for combat vehicles.

- Variable Tactical Aiming Laser (VTAL): An extremely compact, hardened laser aiming module for modern assault rifles.