The Royal Netherlands Army’s Army Maintenance and Logistics Command (AMLC) has awarded Renk Test System (RTS), a subsidiary of Renk Group, a contract to supply a suite of test systems for military vehicles.
The scope of the contract includes the delivery of a 1,500 kilowatt (kW) full vehicle drive train test rig and three engine test rigs with power classes of 1,500kW, 700kW, and 350kW.
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These test systems will be installed at the new “Technology Center Land”, a facility under construction that will serve the AMLC.
Renk did not disclose the exact value of the contract but indicated that it is in the double-digit million-euro range.
According to the German defence company, the test infrastructure aims to enable the Royal Netherlands Army to carry out maintenance, repair, and overhaul tests on its range of vehicles. This includes both heavy tracked models such as the Leopard 2 main battle tank and lighter wheeled vehicles.
The facility is designed to replace existing buildings and will integrate the new test benches with other workshops and testing infrastructure.
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By GlobalDataRenk’s responsibilities include providing both the test systems and the necessary technical building equipment.
The company has partnered with Van Halteren Technologies in the Netherlands, which will act as subcontractor for on-site services and construction support throughout the project.
RTS managing director Mathias Karrer said: “We are proud that the Royal Netherlands Army has entrusted Renk with this critical project. This order highlights our technological leadership in the field of customised test systems. By delivering this capability, we are making a decisive contribution to the operational readiness, reliability, and longevity of the Dutch Army’s ground-based vehicle fleet.”
The Netherlands intended to increase its defence budget for this year to €24bn ($27bn), up from an estimated €22bn in 2024, according to a release from the Dutch Ministry of Defence on 17 September 2024.
