Germany opens infantry fighting vehicle factory in Hungary 

Germany’s Rheinmetall officially opened its new factory in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, on August 18, 2023, Report informs, citing EDR Magazine.

The new plant marks a major milestone for Rheinmetall and underscores the Group’s commitment to Hungary. In the future, this cutting-edge facility will produce the Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), the world’s most advanced IFV.

Headquartered in Zalaegerszeg, Rheinmetall Hungary Zrt. focuses on the development and manufacture of state-of-the-art tracked and wheeled armored vehicles for the Hungarian military, especially the new Lynx infantry fighting vehicle.

Rheinmetall plays an important part in Hungary’s “Zrínyi 2026” initiative, which aims to reequip the country’s armed forces with locally produced modern equipment.
The Hungarian defense ministry has contracted with Rheinmetall, Europe’s foremost maker of systems and equipment for ground forces, to supply it with the world’s most advanced tracked and wheeled armored fighting vehicles, including associated services.

Rheinmetall supplies state-of-the-art tracked and wheeled armored vehicles and associated services. The contract encompasses 209 Lynx KF41 in seven variants, plus 18 combat support vehicles, including Büffel/Buffalo 3 armored recovery vehicles, as well as 38 military trucks. In addition, the contract incorporates products and services such as simulators; training and instruction; and an initial stock of spare parts and maintenance support. Throughout the Lynx’s decades-long anticipated lifespan, spare parts and regular maintenance will be needed to ensure operational readiness.