The Bundeswehr, the German armed forces, has placed a significant order for nearly 600 trucks with Rheinmetall, a company specializing in defense technology and military logistics. This information was announced by the company’s press office on its official website.
The vehicles, valued at over €330 million, will be used to strengthen the German army’s logistical infrastructure. In total, 568 trucks MAN will be delivered as part of the agreement with the Bundeswehr.
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Order Details
The vehicles ordered include:
- 349 UTF trucks (unprotected vehicles) in 5-ton and 15-ton variants.
- 219 trucks with removable bodies, of which 121 will be equipped with protected cabins for increased safety.
The UTF trucks will be delivered by 2026, while the models with removable bodies are scheduled for delivery by November 2025.
According to Rheinmetall, the German Bundestag’s budget committee approved the funds for this purchase on December 18, 2024, ensuring the contract’s execution.
The Largest Order in Company History
This order is part of a framework agreement signed in July 2024, which is considered the largest ever recorded by Rheinmetall in the field of logistics vehicles. The contract provides for the delivery of up to 6,500 MAN trucks, with a total estimated value of €3.5 billion, to be implemented between 2024 and 2031.
Currently, the German army operates a fleet of more than 15,000 military trucks, of which over 10,000 are manufactured by Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH (RMMV).
International Impact
In addition to meeting the needs of the Bundeswehr, Rheinmetall emphasizes that its military vehicles are widely exported to various countries, including NATO member states. This historic order represents a milestone for both the company and the German Ministry of Defense.
Source: rheinmetall. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
