Rheinmetall Wins €330 Million Bundeswehr Logistics Vehicle Contract to Support Fleet Modernization

Rheinmetall Wins €330 Million Bundeswehr Logistics Vehicle Contract to Support Fleet Modernization

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been awarded a €330 million contract by the Bundeswehr to deliver 568 logistics vehicles, including unprotected transport vehicles and swap-body trucks, with delivery expected between 2025 and 2026. This contract is part of a larger framework agreement signed in July 2024, aimed at modernizing the Bundeswehr’s logistics fleet with up to 6,500 vehicles. The new vehicles will be based on Rheinmetall’s proven HX-family, known for their mobility and interoperability in multinational operations. In 2024, Rheinmetall delivered over 2,000 logistics vehicles, contributing to the Bundeswehr’s growing operational efficiency. The success of the HX-vehicles, already deployed in 20 countries, highlights their acceptance and reliability.

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 21-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall has been awarded a substantial contract by the Bundeswehr to supply 568 logistics vehicles, with a total order value exceeding €330 million. The contract, which includes the delivery of various truck models, will see the vehicles delivered between 2025 and 2026. The order is part of the ongoing efforts to modernize the Bundeswehr’s fleet and enhance its logistical capabilities.

The vehicles in the order consist of 349 unprotected transport vehicles (UTF), including both 5t and 15t models, and 219 trucks equipped with a swap-body system. Of the swap-body trucks, 121 will feature a protected driver’s cab. The delivery schedule is set for 2026 for the UTF-trucks, with the swap-body trucks expected to be completed by November 2025. The German Bundestag approved the necessary funds for this project in December 2024, which allowed Rheinmetall to finalize the orders in the fourth quarter of the year.

This order is part of a broader framework agreement signed in July 2024, the largest logistics vehicle order in the company’s history. The framework agreement, valued at up to €3.5 billion, includes the delivery of up to 6,500 vehicles over the next seven years, with the Bundeswehr able to place additional orders for the popular UTF family of vehicles. A new addition to this agreement will be the 4×4 UTF 3.5t model, which shares significant design elements with the existing UTF range.

In 2024, Rheinmetall achieved a milestone by delivering over 2,000 logistics vehicles, a major contribution to strengthening the Bundeswehr’s operational capabilities. The vehicles included 1,715 swap-body systems, 250 unprotected transport vehicles, and 50 semi-trailer units, all supplied under existing agreements with the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw). This large-scale delivery underscores Rheinmetall’s essential role as a key supplier for the Bundeswehr and highlights the success of the Bundeswehr’s new procurement strategy.

The UTF family, which has been instrumental in enhancing the logistical efficiency of the Bundeswehr, was first commissioned by Rheinmetall MAN in 2017. Since then, more than 6,000 vehicles, including swap-body systems and semi-trailer units, have been delivered. Over 75% of the added value in these systems is generated in Germany, reinforcing the country’s industrial capacity. The vehicles, based on the proven HX-family, are designed for military use, offering exceptional mobility even in challenging terrain. Their widespread use, including by military forces in the UK, Australia, Norway, and Ukraine, speaks to their interoperability and reliability in multinational operations.

This latest order from the Bundeswehr underscores the continued success of Rheinmetall’s HX-vehicles, with more than 20,000 units already deployed globally, affirming the vehicle’s strong acceptance and proven performance.

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SOURCE: Rheinmetall