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RHEINMETALL AND BAE SYSTEMS LAUNCH UK BASED MILITARY VEHICLE JOINT VENTURE

RHEINMETALL AND BAE SYSTEMS LAUNCH UK BASED MILITARY VEHICLE JOINT VENTURE

Rheinmetall and BAE Systems have today launched a new, independent UK-based joint venture (JV) for military vehicle design, manufacture and support – known as Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL). Headquartered in Telford in the West Midlands, the JV will sustain around 450 jobs across the UK and is well positioned for future growth. RBSL intends to play a major role in manufacturing the Boxer 8x8 for the British Army’s Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) programme and other strategic combat vehicle programmes, while also providing support to the British Army’s in-service bridging and armoured vehicle fleets. Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt said: “This announcement…
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ADVANCED HAWK TO DEBUT AT AERO INDIA

ADVANCED HAWK TO DEBUT AT AERO INDIA

New Delhi: Demonstrating its commitment to Make-in-India, BAE Systems will debut the Advanced Hawk, the latest development of the world’s most successful jet trainer, in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), at the 11th Aero India held February in Bengaluru. This fulfils the commitment made jointly by BAE Systems and HAL at the 2015 Aero India through signature of a Memorandum of Understand to explore future possibilities for the Hawk aircraft for India and export markets. Clad in Indo-UK colours, the Advanced Hawk will be on display at HAL’s stand, together with a simulator showcasing the aircraft’s new capabilities. BAE Systems…
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