20 mai 2021 | International, Terrestre

Rheinmetall delivers combat robots to Britain, tank defenses to Hungary

Germany’s Rheinmetall has announced two new deals for high-tech weaponry, featuring ground robots and active protection systems.

https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2021/05/19/rheinmetall-delivers-combat-robots-to-britain-tank-defenses-to-hungary/

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