Raytheon, Rheinmetall Add Textron Systems To Team Vying For Army’s OMFV Program

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The new joint venture from Raytheon [RTN] and Germany’s Rheinmetall has selectedTextron Systems [TXT] to serve as the U.S. chassis manufacturer for the Lynx fighting vehiclebeing offered for the Army’s Bradley replacement program, the companies said Monday.Textron’s role on the team vying for the Optionally-Manned Fighting Vehicle program includesestablishing a U.S. supply chain for the Rheinmetall’s Lynx platform and supporting finalintegration if the vehicle is selected for the prototype phase.