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Rheinmetall Opens New Facility In Michigan As It Prepares For Army’s OMFV Competition

Rheinmetall Opens New Facility In Michigan As It Prepares For Army’s OMFV Competition
The Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle (Photo: Rheinmetall Defence)

Germany’s Rheinmetall announced its U.S.-based subsidiary, American Rheinmetall Vehicles (ARV), has opened a new facility in Sterling Heights, Mich. as it prepares to compete for the Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle competition The new 28,000 square-foot facility includes a hardware and software integration lab and a prototype build area to “accommodate the rapid growth” associated with ARV’s potential participation in the Bradley-replacement program.  "Driven by strong and consistent growth, this early investment initiative demonstrates ARV’s commitment to the OMFV program…

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