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.
Bundeswehr orders over 1,000 logistic vehicles from Rheinmetall in €770 million contract
Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, has placed a major order with Rheinmetall for the delivery of more than 1,000 logistic vehicles.
Germany moves to speed up Bundeswehr procurement with new temporary legislation
On 23 July, the German federal government adopted a draft law aimed at accelerating planning and public procurement for the Bundeswehr.
Germany plans to equip Bundeswehr with 1,000 new main battle tanks – Bloomberg
Germany is reportedly planning a major expansion of its land forces, with up to 1,000 new Leopard 2A8 or Leopard 2AX main battle tanks to be procured.