RENK Group AG, a leading supplier of propulsion solutions for the military sector, has concluded an extension with Rheinmetall of the existing framework agreement to supply propulsion solutions for the KF41 Lynx. The scope of delivery includes HSWL 256C transmissions and final drives for the KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), which, following Hungary, is being introduced in large numbers in other European armed forces. The extension of the framework agreement underscores the importance of efficient European supply chains for the defense industry. Through the early expansion of its production capacity, RENK has created the conditions to meet growing demand reliably over the long term.
“With the extension of our framework agreement, we are consistently continuing our successful partnership with Rheinmetall. The KF41 Lynx is one of the most state-of-the-art tracked vehicles worldwide and has already been introduced in Hungary as an infantry fighting vehicle. RENK provides the core transmission technology that powers the vehicle,” says Michael Masur, CEO Vehicle Mobility Solutions at RENK GmbH. “For us, strengthening Europe’s defense capabilities is both a goal and a responsibility.”
The latest state of the art is represented by RENK’s HSWL 256 gear unit, which was selected for the state-of-the-art PUMA infantry fighting vehicle of the German Bundeswehr and for the Ajax family of the British Army. The HSWL 256 gear unit is based on RENK’s many years of know-how as well as the ongoing consideration of experience gained in service. The HSWL 256 gear unit combines a compact design with weight-optimized individual components and guarantees both a long service life and the ability to move, steer and brake vehicles safely over a wide weight range. The function of a vehicle transmission is to adjust the torque and speed, and to transfer engine power to the drive wheels.
Headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, RENK Group AG is a globally leading manufacturer of mission-critical propulsion solutions across diverse military and civil end markets. Our product portfolio includes gear units, transmissions, power-packs, hybrid propulsion systems, suspension systems, slide bearings, couplings & clutches and test systems. With this broad product portfolio RENK Group AG serves, in particular, customers in industries for military vehicles, naval, civil marine, and industrial applications focused on energy. In the fiscal year 2025, RENK Group AG generated revenue of approximately EUR 1.4 billion. RENK Group AG has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since February 7, 2024, and has been a member of the MDAX since March 24, 2025.
