The Kodiak showcased its mobility, speed, and engineering capabilities essential for supporting military operations. It carried out tasks such as digging an anti-tank ditch, repairing a flood dam, and ultimately overcoming the ditch it had created, highlighting its adaptability in both combat and disaster relief scenarios.
Designed on the Leopard 2 chassis, the Kodiak combines high mobility with a powerful 1,100 kW drive system. The vehicle is currently in service with Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Singapore, and Germany’s Bundeswehr has ordered 44 units to enhance its engineering capabilities.
Rheinmetall also demonstrated the Kodiak’s modularity by showcasing its conversion into the Keiler Next Generation (NG) Armoured Breaching Vehicle (ABV). This variant is designed for mine clearance and battlefield obstacle removal, addressing tactical challenges observed in modern conflicts, including the war in Ukraine.
The Keiler NG can be equipped with a range of specialist tools, including the Pearson mine plough, the rocket-assisted Plofadder detonation system, and a mine lane marking system. These enhancements allow it to clear minefields at high speed, ensuring safe passage for advancing forces.
For self-protection, both the Kodiak and Keiler NG are fitted with Rheinmetall’s ROSY quick-fog protection system and the Natter 12.7 remote-controlled weapon station. These defensive measures improve survivability in high-risk environments.
With its advanced engineering capabilities and modular adaptability, the Kodiak provides essential support to military operations worldwide. Rheinmetall’s latest demonstration reaffirms the vehicle’s role in modern combat and peacekeeping missions, as well as its potential for further technological advancements.
