![]() ![]() To make this happen, we’ve amalgamated the longstanding expertise of RBSL with Rheinmetall of Germany’s unsurpassed know-how in large-calibre weapon systems, digitization and advanced turret solutions.” In technological terms, the upgrade will put the British Challenger tank on the cutting edge of NATO’s armed forces. RBSL is a joint venture between Rheinmetall and BAE Systems, with Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH holding 55% of the shares.Īs Armin Papperger, chief executive of Rheinmetall AG, recently put it, “We’re proud to be taking charge of one the United technology programmes here in the cradle Kingdom’s most important army of the British tank industry. The company boasts a rich heritage, having delivered the first Challenger 2 tanks to the British Army over 25 years ago. ![]() Much of the upgrade work will be carried out in the UK at the Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) plant in Telford in the West Midlands. ![]() Combined with the latest fire control technology and sensor systems, this will significantly boost the vehicle’s combat effectiveness, resulting in remarkably accurate firepower. It will be able to fire current and future Rheinmetall 120mm kinetic energy rounds and programmable multipurpose ammunition. The Challenger 3 will be a network-enabled, digital tank featuring unsurpassed lethality and greatly improved survivability on the battlefield. The latest generation L55A1 smoothbore gun from Rheinmetall will place the modernized Challenger at the forefront of NATO tank technology. Just announced in Telford (UK), the contract is worth around €770 million (£665 million). The programme will take place during the 2021-2027 timeframe. Forming part of the British Army’s Challenger 2 Life Extension Project, or LEP, the modernization programme is poised to convert this tried-and-tested tank into the new Challenger 3, keeping it in service for decades to come. In all, 148 Challenger 2 main battle tanks will be upgraded with the 120mm smoothbore main armament from Rheinmetall, together with a completely new turret structure, including a state of the art digital system architecture. The British Ministry of Defence has contracted with the Düsseldorf-based technology group to modernize the British Army’s main battle tank fleet. Rheinmetall has won a pioneering land forces order of pan-European and NATO-wide significance. ![]()
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