German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall has confirmed that planned deliveries of Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine will begin earlier this year.
In a statement released on January 12, 2026, the company announced that the first batch is ready for delivery in accordance with the contract concluded in December 2025.
The initial batch, funded by the German government, consists of five Lynx KF41 vehicles. Rheinmetall noted that the contract value is "a double-digit figure of one million euros," and stressed that deliveries will begin after comprehensive testing and evaluation.
.According to the company's representatives, this first delivery represents only the initial stage for Ukraine. Limited initial shipments are expected to pave the way for larger follow-up orders and possibly long-term partnerships with local manufacturers. As a result, the Lynx platform is expected to play a central role in the modernization of Ukraine's mechanized forces.
The KF41 configuration, designed for Ukraine, has been specially designed to meet the country's operational requirements. The vehicles are equipped with a LANCE 2 turret, a 30 mm automatic cannon, additional anti-tank guided missiles, the ability to conduct stabilized fire, advanced day and night vision sensors and a modern digital combat network. These characteristics make the Lynx KF41 an effective platform for operations in various weather conditions, high-risk environments, and long-range missions.
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