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Rheinmetall UK wins NSPA contract for Trailblazer vision system on M270A2

NATO's NSPA awarded Rheinmetall Electronics UK a mid-single-digit-million-euro contract to fit its UK-made Trailblazer vision system to the British Army's M270A2 rocket launcher. Prototypes arrive in early 2026, with production following.

Verified AI-drafted Rheinmetall press release, 10 December 2025

What it does not test. It does not disclose the exact contract value or the number of vehicles to be fitted.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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