Hensoldt to equip Bundeswehr’s ASUL drone defence system with new kinetic countermeasures
Hensoldt has been commissioned by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support to integrate kinetic countermeasures into the Bundeswehr’s ASUL counter-UAS system.
Rheinmetall wins largest-ever Laser-Light-Module order for Bundeswehr’s new assault rifle
Rheinmetall has received its largest order to date for Laser-Light-Modules after being commissioned by the Bundeswehr to supply LLM-VarioRay units for the new German assault rifle.
Germany orders 200 Puma infantry fighting vehicles from Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland
The German Bundeswehr is expanding its Puma infantry fighting vehicle fleet after commissioning Projekt System & Management GmbH, a joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland, to supply 200 vehicles.
Bundeswehr orders 84 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers from KNDS Deutschland under €1.2 billion deal
The German Armed Forces will introduce 84 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers after KNDS Deutschland received an order from ARTEC.
Germany: Bundestag budget committee approves €50 billion funding for 30 Bundeswehr modernisation projects
On 17 December, the Bundestag Budget Committee approved funding for 30 Bundeswehr modernisation projects with a total value of €50 billion.
Rheinmetall wins major Bundeswehr contract to supply new 120 mm ammunition for Leopard 2 tanks
The Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a further order for 120 mm tank ammunition, adding several hundred million euros to an existing framework agreement.
KNDS secures €117 million contract to upgrade 72 German Boxer ambulance vehicles with new medical and digital systems
KNDS says the Boxer Ambulance provides the same protection level as the infantry variant, which the company describes as making it one of the best protected medical vehicles available.
Germany plans €377 billion in defence procurements to build Europe’s strongest armed forces – Politico
Germany is preparing a €377 billion overhaul of its armed forces, according to internal defence planning documents seen by Politico.
Germany plans nearly €83 billion in defence contracts by 2026, most to European industry
On 23 September, Politico published details on contracts for arms, ammunition and equipment for the Bundeswehr planned until December 2026.
Bundeswehr adopts Rheinmetall’s new Puma training system to enhance combat simulation
The Bundeswehr has approved a new modular training system for the Infantry Fighting Vehicle Puma, developed by Rheinmetall.
Germany outlines €350 billion plan to build Europe’s strongest conventional armed forces
Germany aims to build the strongest conventional armed forces in Europe, with more than €350 billion earmarked for modernisation by 2041.
Rheinmetall expects €6-8 billion Bundeswehr order for Skyranger air defence systems by year-end
Rheinmetall expects to secure a major order for its Skyranger family of self-propelled air-defence systems from the German Bundeswehr, company chief executive Armin Papperger said on 7 August.