Ukraine orders eight field surgical complexes from Rheinmetall
Kyiv • UNN
The German company Rheinmetall has received an order for 8 field surgical complexes for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The deliveries are funded by the German government and will last from 2024 to 2026.
The German defense company Rheinmetall has received an order to supply additional field surgical operating systems for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was reported by UNN with reference to the company's statement.
Details
The contract provides for the manufacture and supply of eight Forward Surgical Team (FST) field medical systems from Rheinmetall to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
This purchase is funded by the German government as part of the Ertüchtigungsinitiative. Delivery is expected to begin in 2024 and be completed by the end of 2026.
The order includes eight ready-made systems equipped with modern medical equipment, including an X-ray container, an operating room and an intensive care unit in accordance with the standard of a modern hospital.
In addition, Rheinmetall will also supply Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMW) trucks and trailers for the transportation of the medical complexes . The order is valued in the mid-double-digit million euro range.
A week-long training program for relevant Ukrainian staff in Germany is also planned.
For reference
Forward Surgical Team (FST) - designed to perform surgical interventions directly in the field.
The complex makes it possible to quickly perform emergency medical procedures for seriously wounded soldiers near the battlefield. After the necessary manipulations are performed, patients are stabilized and prepared for transportation to other medical units in the rear for further treatment in field hospitals or inpatient facilities.
Each field surgical complex consists of three three-axle military trucks with a trailer (six modules in total). The modules remain mounted on the truck and trailer even during operation.
Recall
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