Rheinmetall launches production of Lynx fighting vehicle in Hungary

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Jan 12 (Reuters) - Germany's Rheinmetall (RHMG.DE), opens new tab said on Thursday it had launched the initial production phase of its new Lynx infantry fighting vehicle in Hungary.
Low-rate initial production (LRIP) includes fabrication of the Lance medium-calibre turret as well as additional variants of the Lynx, the company said.

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Full production is due to commence in July 2023.

Reporting by Anastasiia Kozlova; editing by Matthias Williams

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