* 50:50 joint venture as Lead System Integrator. Design Authority safeguarded in specific relevant technological areas. 60% of the activities will be carried out in
* First goal is to develop two vehicles - the Italian Main Battle Tank and Lynx platform (Armoured Infantry Combat System) for the
The objective of the agreement is the industrial development and subsequent commercialization of the new Main Battle Tank (MBT) and the new Lynx Platform for the Armoured Infantry Combat System (AICS), within the
In particular, the future joint venture - headquartered in
Within the MBT and AICS programs, mission systems, electronics suites and weapons integration will be developed and produced by Leonardo according to the requirements of the Italian client. The technologies will also be the basis for the development of the future European MBT (MGCS) and the new versions intended for international export. With the newly developed Panther main battle tank and the new Lynx infantry fighting vehicle,
Final assembly lines, homologation testing, delivering activities and the logistic support will be done in
The implementation of the MoU signed today will be subject to prior approval by the competent regulatory authorities, including the
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