Lithuania’s Ministry of Nationwide Protection has secured a brand new contract for 27 further Boxer-Vilkas infantry combating autos (IFVs).
The brand new deal was signed final week by the Group for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) on behalf of Lithuania with Germany’s ARTEC consortium, representing the subsequent part of Lithuania’s armored car acquisition program.
“These new Vilkas autos will improve the operational capabilities of the Iron Wolf Brigade, bettering our maneuver and fight energy, oblique hearth assist, and air protection capabilities,” stated Lithuanian Defence Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas. “This acquisition marks a major step ahead in our ongoing modernization efforts.”
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The Lithuanian Military has already acquired 89 Boxer-Vilkas autos, that are at the moment in use by the Algirdas and Birutė battalions of the Iron Wolf Brigade. These IFVs have been actively deployed in army workouts, contributing to Lithuania’s protection readiness.
The contract, valued at as much as €370 million, consists of not solely the extra IFVs but in addition logistics assist similar to spare components, upkeep tools, and coaching. Supply of the autos is predicted between 2027 and 2029.
The Boxer-Vilkas autos, produced by ARTEC, are geared up with Israeli-made weapon stations and armed with 30mm MK-44S cannons from the U.S. and Spike LR anti-tank missiles from Israel. Every car is fitted with superior digital programs to fulfill the precise wants of the Lithuanian Military.
As a part of the OCCAR Boxer program, Lithuania works alongside Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK to obtain these superior armored autos. OCCAR oversees the contract and ensures efficient supply and coordination between producers and collaborating nations.
