The NATO Support & Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded Rheinmetall UK a contract to deliver the Trailblazer Driver Vision and Local Situation Awareness System for the upgrade of the UK’s M270 A2 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) platforms.
Under the upgrade programme, Rheinmetall UK has been tasked with the design and delivery of advanced vehicle vision technology against specific platform needs. This vehicle vision technology is intended to support manoeuvrability at all times for both drivers and commanders in challenging conditions.
The scope of the contract covers the supply of driver vision sensors, remote side and rear vision sensors, as well as installation kits containing reinforced cabling, switches, and protective covers.
As per the initial contract, Rheinmetall UK will deliver prototypes in early 2026, with full-scale production to follow later that year.
The value of the contract sits in the mid-single-digit million-euro range.
Rheinmetall Electronics UK managing director Richard Streeter said: “This latest contract further solidifies Trailblazer as the Driver Vision system of choice for the UK Army. That choice is built on our reputation for delivery of innovative and reliable technologies into the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). We are delighted to be able to upgrade the UK’s latest MLRS A2 platforms with the very best vehicle vision systems.”
The Trailblazer system, designed and produced in the UK, is currently deployed across 17 military platforms in seven countries.
It is certified to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2 and complies with (N)GVA and DEF STAN 00-82 standards.
The technology is intended to improve crew situational awareness by extending visibility beyond standard daylight using thermal and fusion imaging capabilities.
The system also assists with navigation, obstacle avoidance, route selection, and threat detection through its low-latency video processing.
It is already in service on British vehicles such as the Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle, Challenger 3 main battle tank, and Warrior infantry fighting vehicle, enabling standardisation of systems across NATO member states’ fleets where applicable.
In October 2025, the British Army took delivery of two upgraded M270A2 MLRS, contributing to a broader initiative to modernise its long-range indirect fire capability.
