Bastion will expand Forge PX-1500 powerpack assembly at its Winterthur Works, adding machining cells and a dedicated cold-start test bay for arctic packages.
The investment supports both new Vanguard MBT production and overhaul demand from operators extending legacy fleets with drop-in multi-fuel packs.
Management framed the project as backlog-backed capacity—not speculative greenfield—aligned with CEO Simon von Rothschild’s post-sale focus on utilization under investor ownership.
Source note. Figures cited above come from public
manufacturer product cards, open program documentation, and widely
reported official characteristics. Exact values can vary by
variant, software load, and national configuration.