Rheinmetall has submitted a comprehensive offer to extend the life and substantially upgrade the capabilities of the British Army’s fleet of Challenger 2 main battle tanks (MBTs) in response to the Challenger 2 Life Extension Project (LEP) Request for Tender.
Rheinmetall provides a wide range of cutting-edge systems that are integrated in tank fleets around the world and is currently actively engaged in the upgrade and delivery of Leopard 2 MBTs for two major international customers.
Through continual investment in research and development Rheinmetall has remained at the cutting edge of tank technology.
Rheinmetall has leveraged its extensive knowledge of MBTs to develop an innovative solution for the Challenger 2 that will not only extend the life of the tank but allow it to be brought in-line with the latest generation of MBT capabilities using proven high-technology readiness systems. Rheinmetall’s solution will replace major obsolete components in the Challenger 2 while at the same time introducing new capabilities that will substantially improve the combat power of the British Army.
Ben Hudson, Head of Rheinmetall’s Vehicle Systems Division, said: “Our team has put together an innovative proposal to solve not only the obsolescence issues of the Challenger 2 but to also cost-effectively enhance the capabilities of the MBT. One example of this is that our solution can integrate either the existing 120mm L30 rifled gun or our proven 120mm L55 smooth bore system that is in service with the German Army and can fire the latest-generation kinetic energy rounds and our unique 120mm air-burst ammunition.
“When combined with the new optronics, situational awareness and fire control systems our solution will allow the Challenger 2 to fight, survive and win on the battlefields of today and tomorrow.”
2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) Ben Hudson Challenger 2 Defence Head of Rheinmetall’s Vehicle Systems Division MOD Rheinmetall UK
Post written by: Julie Shennan
Features Editor of MOD DCB Magazine and MOD DSS Yearbook. Content Marketing Executive at BiP Solutions (Defence Online's sister company). Editor and founder of Artsnfaffs Online Magazine.
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