List of modern equipment of the German Army

This page contains a list of equipment currently in service with the German Army.

Weapons

Small arms

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Notes
Combat Knife
KM2000		Germany	Combat knife	172mm blade	The KM 2000 from Eickhorn is the Bundeswehr's standard combat knife.
GAK 4		Switzerland	Pocket knife	85mm blade	The GAK 4 pocket knife from Victorinox replaced the old GAK 1 from the Bundeswehr in 2009.
Handguns
Heckler & Koch USP Heckler & Koch P8A1		Germany	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm Parabellum	Current standard service pistol of the Bundeswehr. In the meantime, the pistol has been upgraded to the P8A1 version with a reinforced breech. Another variant is the P8 Combat, which differs from the P8 in the lack of a safety lever. The P8 replaced the Walther P1, Colt M1911A1, SIG P210-4 and the Astra 600/43 as the soldiers' standard pistol.
Glock 17 Gen4 Glock P9A1		Austria	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm Parabellum	First introduced as the P9M, a 3rd generation Glock 17, and since 2014 also the P9A1, a 4th generation Glock 17. Used by combat swimmers and other KSK, primarily the Navy.
Heckler & Koch USP Heckler & Koch P12		Germany	Semi-automatic pistol	11.43x23mm (.45 ACP)	Equivalent to the P8 in .45 ACP calibre. The P12 is used by the KSK.
Heckler & Koch P30 Heckler & Koch P30		Germany	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm Parabellum	The P30 replaces the P7 in the personal protection forces of the Feldjäger troop and serves as the standard pistol in the KSK command.
Heckler & Koch P11 Heckler & Koch P11		Germany	Underwater pistol	7.62×36mm	The P11 is only used by the combat swimmers as an underwater pistol.
.22 Derringer Sidewinder	Illustration	Germany	Mini revolver	.22 caliber
Submachine guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A5		West Germany	Submachine gun	9×19mm Parabellum	The weapon is only used by KSK, combat swimmers, military police and long-distance scouts within the Bundeswehr in various versions. It used to be part of the standard equipment of the boarding teams. It is to be replaced by the Heckler & Koch 437 (G39).
Heckler & Koch MP5K		West Germany	Submachine gun	9×19mm Parabellum	The weapon is only used by KSK and Feldjäger soldiers.
Heckler & Koch MP5SD		West Germany	Submachine gun	9×19mm Parabellum
Heckler & Koch MP7A1		Germany	PDW Personal defence weapon	4.6×30mm HK	The MP7 is used in the infantryman of the future concept and in the derived project "Soldat in action - SiE", as well as in the field police. It should continue to be procured and completely replace the MP2 (German designation for Uzi) (as of 2019).
Assault rifles & Battle rifles
Heckler & Koch G36 (multiple variants		Germany	Assault rifle	5.56×45mm NATO	Service rifle that replaced the HK G3. The weapons were delivered to the Bundeswehr from 1996 to 2014, with an expected service life of 20 years. In 2015, 176,544 G36's had been purchased and 166,619 were in use. As of 2019, the versions in use are the A0 to A4 and the shorter variant kA1 to kA4. The variants A3 and kA3 are part of the equipment of the "infantryman of the future" IdZ-ES. The variant A4 removes a push-to-talk switch on the weapon. As part of the maintenance, all defective G36's are upgraded to version A4. The HK416A8 was selected to replace the G36 in December 2022.
Heckler & Koch HK416 A7 G95K		Germany	Assault rifle	5.56×45mm NATO	The KSK introduced the HK416A7 (aka G95K) in service in 2019 as their new standard assault rifle, replacing the HK G36. It was selected after having been tested in 2017. 1,745 weapons were ordered. Accessories: Eotech supplied the reflector sight EXPS 3-0 NV and its red dot magnifier G33™ a mission silencer B&T MARS and a practice silencer are provided Rheinmetall supplied the LM-VTAL, a tactical laser and light module, and the TL-MISSIONLIGHT the combat swimmers received an Aimpoint sight ERATAC BUIS (back up iron sight) B&T mono bloc silencer
Heckler & Koch HK417 G27P	(illustration image)	Germany	Battle rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	Used by the regular a member of an infantry squad to increase the fire power on the battlefield. 600 were ordered in this variant with the 16'' barrel.
Heckler & Koch HK417 A2 G27K	(illustration image)	Germany	Battle rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	Ordered in December 2010 to be used by the KSK. 157 were ordered with a 13'' barrel (108 for the army, 49 in use with the Navy KSK).
Precision rifles
Accuracy International AWM-F G22A2		United Kingdom Germany (A2)	Bolt action sniper rifle	7.62×67mmB	Intended to be used against man targets up to 800 meters and against tactical targets such as radar systems, helicopters or unarmored vehicles up to 1000 meters. According to the principles of use, the G22 is intended for defensive or reactive use ("counter-sniping"). However, an offensive use of the weapon is also possible. As of 2019, all 780 rifles have been upgraded to standard A2.
Accuracy International AWC G25	—	United Kingdom	Bolt action sniper rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	Used by the KSK.
Heckler & Koch HK417 G28		Germany	Designated marksman rifle	7.62×51mm NATO	Acquisition of 560 units. The basis is the HK MR308, a civilian version of the HK417. The Special Forces Command uses the DMR 762, which was procured in a military version as the DMR G28. It replaced the G36 SSG-KR.
Haenel RS9 G29		Germany	Bolt action sniper rifle	8.6×70mm	115 Bolt-action sniper rifle RS9 by C.G. Haenel for the special forces. Accessories: Steiner Optik M5Xi 5-25×56 10-cartridges magasine Ilaflon coating in the color RAL8000.
Barrett M82A1 G82A1		United States	Anti materiel sniper rifle	12.7×99mm NATO	Introduced to the Bundeswehr as a long-range rifle as part of the Infantryman of the Future project and is considered an alternative when the G36 and G22 reach their performance limits. In the G82A1 version, the weight was reduced by 2.5 kg through the use of titanium and aluminum and three additional Picatinny rails were added to the housing.
Accuracy International AW50 G24		United Kingdom	Anti materiel sniper rifle	12.7×99mm NATO	Accuracy International Ltd. sniper rifle procured for the special forces before the introduction of the G82 (AW50). Used by the combat swimmers and the KSK.
Machine guns
Heckler & Koch 123 MG4		Germany	Light machine gun	5.56×45mm NATO	The MG4 was developed and introduced as part of the Infantryman of the Future project. There are currently five versions for different purposes. These are to be consolidated into three versions in the future, but already have a high level of logistical equality (123 transferable parts) as well as similar usability and the same security concept.
Rheinmetall MG3		West Germany	General-purpose machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO	The MG3 is a further development of the MG42 from the Second World War and is still used in the Bundeswehr today. Since production already ended in the 1970s, it is currently planned to have several thousand new cases milled. As of 2019, it remains in use primarily on combat vehicles as an anti-aircraft gun, but also as a blind machine gun.
Heckler & Koch 121 MG5A2		Germany	General-purpose machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO	Intended to replace MG3. The MG5A1 can be integrated into the FLW100 remote-controlled weapon stations and the KMW1530 mechanical mounts. Adapters are also to be introduced for the MG5A2 so that it can be used on MG3 mounts.
Heckler & Koch 11A1 G8A1		West Germany	General-purpose machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO	The weapon is only used by KSK and Feldjäger soldiers. From the A1 variant onwards, the machine gun has a stepped piston for better grip and control. From this version onwards, the barrel had a polygonal profile and it was possible to attach a rifle scope to the weapon.
Minigun M134-D MG6		United States	Rotary Machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO	Used on H145M helicopters, vehicles smaller boats, and can be used by infantry troops on tripods.
M2HB Browning MG50-1		United States Belgium	Heavy machine gun	12.7×99mm NATO	Standard heavy machine gun for the German Army (Bundeswehr designation "Maschinengewehr Kaliber .50"). Used mostly as vehicle armament, for example on the LIV (SO) Serval.
Nexter P20		France	Automatic cannon	20×102mm	Used with the Defenture VECTOR by the special forces (KSK), on the AGF Serval.
Shotguns
Remington Model 870 "Mehrzweckflinte 1" (MZF1)		United States	Pump action shotgun	12 gauge	Pump-action shotgun for slugs - used by KSK, Feldjäger, combat swimmers and the boarding teams.
Protocol service weapons
Walther P1		West Germany	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm Parabellum	The P1 replaced the P8 in the Bundeswehr, but is still in use in some units and is also part of general basic training. The P1 is still worn today by the military police and the Wachbattalion in conjunction with the white gear during protocol service. The Walther P1 is based on the Wehrmacht's P38. The P1 is only used in protocol service. It is subject to a waiver of use.
Mauser Karabiner 98k		Nazi Germany West Germany	Bolt action rifle	7.92×57mm Mauser	The Karabiner 98 is only used for protocol service in the guard battalion (German: Wachbataillon) at the Federal Ministry of Defence.
Emergency signalling
Heckler & Koch P2A1 Heckler & Koch P2A1		Germany	Flare gun	26.5mm	Flare gun for signaling and battlefield illumination.
H&K FHK "Notsignalgerät 19mm"		Germany	Flare gun	19×36mm	Emergency signaling device for aviation and helicopter crews. Cartridge SIG P WEISZ 19 PPF3.96 VB09.99.
Grenades
DM51 (Diehl)		Germany	Fragmentation grenade	57mm	The DM51 is the Bundeswehr's standard hand grenade. It was adopted in 1975 to replace the DM41. The practice hand grenade of the DM51 bears the designation DM58. 100,000 DM51A3 ordered in 2024.
DM45 (Rheinmetall)	—	Germany	Smoke hand grenade	—	In service since mid-1990s. 962,860 additional ordered in 2024, up to 1.5 million smoke hand grenade in framework agreement.
Grenade launchers and ammunition
Heckler & Koch HK69A1 "Granatpistole AG40-1A1"		West Germany	Grenade launcher	40×46mm LV	The 40 mm grenade pistol is a standalone secondary weapon.
Heckler & Koch AG36 "Granatabschussgerät 40mm"		Germany	Grenade launcher	40×46mm LV	Used as under-barrel grenade launcher with the Heckler & Koch G36.
Heckler & Koch GMG "Granatmaschinen waffe A1"		Germany	Automatic grenade launcher	40×53mm HV	Sometimes used as vehicle armament on vehicles such as the TPz Fuchs, Mungo ESK, Boxer, or Fennek.
Rheinmetall DM131	—	Germany	Grenade, airburst munition	40×53mm HV	Additional order in February 2024 for €22.9 million
Rheinmetall DM158	—	Germany	Practice grenade	40×53mm HV	200,000 additional rounds ordered in February 2024 for €7.18 million
Anti-tank weapons
FFV Carl Gustav "Panzerfaust schwer"		Sweden	Recoilless rifle	84mm	Former standard AT weapon of West Germany, now used only for firing signal ammunition in training scenarios. Bundeswehr designation "Schwere Panzerfaust 84 mm/Leuchtbüchse 84 mm".
RGW 60 "Panzerfaust Leicht KSK"		Germany	Light recoilless gun	60mm	Used by the Special forces. 1,087 additional ordered in 2020 689 RGW 60 HEAT (DM 52) 398 RGW 60 HESH (DM 62) (light variant of RGW 90)
RGW 90 MATADOR "Wirkmittel 90"		Germany Israel Singapore	Recoilless gun	90 mm	LRMP version (Long Range Multi-Purpose), range: 1,200m, used under the designation "Wirkmittel 90", Matador-AS (Anti-Structure) used under the designation "RGW90"
Panzerfaust 3		Germany	RPG Rocket-propelled grenade	110mm	Standard infantry AT weapon.3,500 additional ordered in 2022, the DM72A1 warhead, also known as Panzerfaust 3-IT, an anti-tank tandem warhead.
MELLS Spike LR "Mehrrollenfähiges Leichtes Lenkflugkörper-System" (MELLS)		Israel Germany	ATGM Anti-tank guided missile	152mm	525 iCLU launcher units, 4,326 Spike LR missiles: 1,160 Spike LR ordered in 2011 1,000 Spike LR ordered in 2017 1,500 Spike LR ordered in November 2019 666 Spike LR ordered in March 2021 ordered for €700 million Spike LR2
MELLS Spike LR 2		Israel Germany	ATGM Anti-tank guided missile	152mm	Contract estimated at €700 million for several thousands of Spike LR2 by the end of the 2020s.
Mines
AT2 mine		Germany	Anti-tank mine	—	3 variants: DM 1233 (for 110 mm LARS) DM 1274 (for Skorpion mine laying system) DM 1399 (for M270 and MiWs Skorpion)
DM-12 PARM-2		Germany	Anti-tank Off-route mine	132mm	Operating remotely-controlled or autonomously.
FFV 028 DM 31		Sweden	Anti-tank mine	—	Laid by trailer, 1.2 million were produced for Bundeswehr
Light mortars
RSG60	—	Germany	Infantry mortar	60mm	Developed by Rheinmetall for the German Army and the KSK special forces

Fire control systems

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Mounted on	Weapon type	Quantity	Notes
IEA MIL-OPTICS SMASH X4	—	Germany	Fire control sight (anti-drone)	HK417 G27P	Battle rifle	—	Target assistance systems for detection and “kinetic defense of Class 1 UAS".
FN Herstal FCU 1.5M "FN Feuerleitgerät 40"	—	Belgium	Fire control unit	HK AG36 Granatabschussgerät 40mm	Under-barrel grenade launcher	—	The system features a ballistic computer, and a laser range-finder.
Rheinmetall Vingmate FCS 4500		Germany	Fire control unit	HK GMG Granatmaschinen waffe A1	AGL (Automatic grenade launcher)	—	The system features a ballistic computer, and a laser range-finder.
Hensoldt Dynahawks		Germany	Fire control sight (for MANPATS)	MBDA Enforcer	ATGM (Anti-tank guided missile)	—	The system features: telescopic sight with 5.5 × magnification a ballistic computer a laser range-finder can be combined with a Hensoldt IRV-MR night vision attachment Orders: 2016, for KSK August 2024 Option for further systems to be delivered in 2026
				RGW 90	Recoilless gun
iCLU "integrated Control Launch Unit"		Israel Germany	Fire control sight (for ATGM)	Spike LR	ATGM (Anti-tank guided missile)	525	Orders: 311 ordered in June 2009 97 ordered in March 2017 214 ordered in November 2019
				Spike LR2

Weapon stations

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Notes
KMW 1530 RCWS		Germany	RCWS Remote controlled weapon station	7.62×51mm NATO 12.7×99mm NATO 40×53HV mm	Installed on ATF Dingo 1 and Multi 2 A4 FSA and other trucks. Equipped with MG 3, M2 Browning, HK GMG.
KMW 1530 RCWS updated		Germany	RCWS Remote controlled weapon station	7.62×51mm NATO	Installed on Fennek 1A4 JFST Equipped with MG 3, and MG5 in the future, and PERI Z17 optical targeting periscope and a thermal imaging device.
FLW 100 Fernbedienbare leichte Waffenstation		Germany	RCWS Remote controlled weapon station	7.62×51mm NATO	Installed on Dingo, Mowag Eagle IV and V, and some other light vehicles. Some are equipped with HK MG5, others with Rheinmetall MG3. 230 ordered in 2008 total with FLW 200, over 1,000 delivered as of 2021.
FLW 200 Fernbedienbare leichte Waffenstation		Germany	RCWS Remote controlled weapon station	12.7×99mm NATO 40×53HV mm	Installed on Boxer, TPz Fuchs, and some other vehicles. Equipped with a M2 Browning heavy machine gun or with a HK GMG grenade launcher. 190 ordered in 2008, total with FLW 100, over 1,000 delivered as of 2021.
FLW 200 Fernbedienbare leichte Waffenstation with Heckler & Koch GMG		Germany	RCWS Remote controlled weapon station	40×53HV mm	Installed on Fennek
KUKA E6 II A1		Germany	Turret	20×139 mm	133 installed on Wiesel 1 AWC. Equipped with Rheinmetall Mk 20 RH-202 autocannon.

Base equipment

Camouflage

Model	Image	Origin	Pattern type	Environment / colours	Notes
Flecktarn 5-Farben-Tarndruck		Germany	Flecktarn	Temperate / central Europe	Standard camo in use in the German Army since 1991. It is made for temperate climates, typically western / north-west Europe. The colours of the camoulage are light green (15%), light olive (20%), dark green (35%), brown (20%) and black (10%).
Tropentarn 3-Farben-Tarndruck		Germany	Flecktarn	Arid / desert	Desert camo in use by the German Army for battle dress uniforms in desert and semi-arid regions.It was mostly deployed in Afghanistan. The colours of the camouflage are sand, brown and green.
Multitarn 6-Farben-Tarndruck		Germany	Flecktarn	Universal	Special forces camouflage in use in the special forces of the German military. This pattern was developed with the aim to make it the new standard and universal pattern of the German Army., but has not yet entered service in the general troops. The pattern was developed by the Bundeswehr Research Institute for Materials and Operating Materials (WIWeB). It is a universal pattern that was unveiled in 2016. The aim and the colour scheme are comparable to the universal MultiCam pattern. 6 colours are used.
Schneetarn		Germany	Flecktarn	Winter / snow camo	Used by forces trained for these conditions.

Protection equipment

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Helmets
Gefechtshelm M92		Germany Spain	Combat Helmet	328,000	Standard issue helmet, being replaced by the Batlskin Viper. This helmet entered in service in 1992 with the German military. It gets covered by a cloth with the Flecktarn camouflage.
Batlskin Viper "Gefechtshelm Streitkräfte"		CanadaGermany	Combat Helmet	34,000 (by end 2022)	New standard issue helmet entering service. Although it was initially selected as an interim helmet in 2021 for the special forces and for deployed troops, the German Army decided to make it the new standard helmet after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Orders (328,008): 2021, framework agreement for up to 20,000 helmets, 15,008 of which were ordered in the end. 2023, 313,000 ordered (205,000 to be delivered by 2025) The contract was passed with Galvion and Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics.
Ops Core FAST		United States	Combat Helmet	—	In use with the special forces. Purchased for elite troops in 2013.
Crye Precision AirFrame		United States	Combat Helmet	—	In use with the special forces. It is covered with a mesh with MultiCam camouflage.
TRIVIUM® head protection system "Helmsystems Spezialkräfte"	—	Germany	Combat Helmet	—	New helmet for the special forces, currently entering service. The helmet selected has a Multitarn cover, it is based on the Trivium helmet, and is the super high cut variant. Contract signed in August 2022 with Hexonia GmbH (German company part of the Norwegian NFM Group).
Body armour
Mehler Vario System MOBAST "Modulare Ballistische Schutz- und Trageausstattung"		Germany	Armored vest and clothing system	100,000 (delivered as of February 2024)	Selected in 2021 as the new standard armored vest. A first procurement for 16,000 was made with all delivered in 2021, a total of 305,000 vests is expected. Class 1 - soft ballistic protection (such as 9×19mm) Class 4 - hard-core ballistic protection (such as 7.62×51mm) K2 - stab protection against blades Splinter protection for the shoulder, neck, upper arms, abdomen and thighs
NBRC equipment
Soldier NBC protection: Dräger M2000 Clothing		Germany	Gas mask and NBC clothing	—	Standard gas mask in service, with additional purchases since 2021.
EOD protection
Med-Eng EOD 9 "Schutzanzug EOD 9"		Canada	Bomb disposal suit and helmet ensemble	—	Equipment used with the TPz Fuchs 1A8A5 FüFu EOD.

Electronic equipment

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
MIKRON-D		Greece Germany	Night vision goggle	41,041 sets of NVG (10,212 headwear)	Part of the IdZ program. Technology, using residual light amplifier tubes and an integrated infrared illuminator using white phosphor: 5,000 ordered in June 2021 manufactured by Theon Sensors SA. 20'000 ordered in July 2022, delivery ongoing until the end of 2024, manufactured in Germany by a joint venture made of Theon Sensors SA and Hensoldt Optronics GmbH. 16,041 ordered in April 2024, to be delivered by the end of 2026.
L3Harris GPNVG "Ground Panoramic Night Vision Goggle", aka "Quad eyes"		United States	Night vision goggle	~ 500	IEA Mil-Optics GmbH received a contract in 2019 to supply the German special forces, the KSK, with this 3rd generation night vision goggles. Technology: Residual light amplification and thermography.
AIM HuntIR "WBG-HaWa-Inf"	—	Germany	Thermal sight	—	Supplied by Diehl BGT Defence (formerly "AIM Infrarot-Module"). It is a cooled thermal imager that is used in conjunction with a telescopic lens.
IRV 600 A1	—	Germany	Thermal sight	—	Thermal sight attachment provided by Hensoldt, as part of the IdZ program.
IRV 900 A2	—	Germany	Thermal sight	—	Thermal sight attachment provided by Hensoldt
Hensoldt ZO 4x30i		Germany	Intermediate range targeting optic	—	Can be combined with NSV 600, 4 times magnifier
Hensoldt Zeiss NSV 80		Germany	Thermal sight	—
Hensoldt NSV 600	—	Germany	Thermal sight	—	Night sight attachment provided by Hensoldt, as part of the IdZ program.
Zeiss RSA reflex sight		Germany	Red dot sight	—	Short range collimator sight for close quarters combat, as part of the IdZ program.
IEA MIL-OPTICS SMASH X4	—	Israel Germany	Anti-drone fire control sights	—	Ordered to equip the G27P rifle. Considered as a "target assistance systems for detection and “kinetic defense of Class 1 UAS".
LLM-VarioRay		Germany	Laser sight / Tactical light	130,000	Laser / light module accessory attached to weapons, supplied by Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics GmbH. The order is from 2021, and it intends to equip the infantry and all dismounted fighting forces, it is part of the IdZ program.

Indirect fire

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Canon artillery
PzH 2000 A2 "Panzerhaubitze 2000A2"		Germany	SPH Self propelled howitzer	134 (+22 on order)	Germany received 185 PzH 2000 between 1998 and 2002. Some were sold: Croatia: 16 sold Lithuania: 21 sold Ukraine: 14 transferred (2022) Prior to the transfer to Ukraine in 2022, 108 were in service, 40 in storage. Since then, the ones in storage are being restored. The combat performance upgrade for the 2000A1 self-propelled howitzer was introduced in 2002. The computer core was converted to Pentium III and the operating system to Windows 2000, and internal changes were made, such as replacing all control devices with models with membrane buttons. With the combat value upgrade to the A2 version, a SEA with 1.9 kW was installed on the left rear for operation in a covered position and operation of the newly equipped air conditioning system. As a result, the storage location for the tow rope was relocated and a new ventilation opening was installed at the rear of the tower. The MLC class is now 62.
Multiple rocket launcher
M270A1 MLRS "Mittleres Artilleriraketensystem II" (MARS II)		United States	MLRS Multiple launch rocket system	33	38 were planned to remain in service as of 2014, 5 donated to Ukraine The weapons used by Germany are the MLRS (M26 AT2), and GMLRS (M31, M31A1, M32) and 110 mm rockets
Mortars
M113 Panzermörser 120 mm M113 G3 EFT GE PzMrs 120 mm (NDV 2)		United States Germany Finland	Mortar carrier	48	48 mortar carriers in service as of 2017. The mortars are Tampella 120 Krh/40 built under licence by Rheinmetall. 60 mortar shells are stored within the vehicle.
Wiesel 2 lePzMrs "Leichter Panzermörser"		Germany Finland	Aerotransportable mortar carrier	8
M120 Mortar "Tampella 120 Krh/40"		Finland	Heavy mortar	—	Tampella 120 Krh/40 transported by the Wolf, and deployed on a plate on ground. It uses a PERI-R16A1 panoramic periscope and a K12mA2 fixed collimator.
Ammunition
DM131	—	Germany	155mm shells base bleed high explosive (HE)	—	Unguided, manufactured by Rheinmetall with 40 km of range. Standard shells in use in the Bundeswehr, such as the DM121, only have a 30 km range.
DM702 SMArt 155		Germany	155mm shells anti armour top attack explosively formed penetrator (EFP)	—	9,000 shells purchased, some have been used, and other transferred to Ukraine. Potential order possible, with a production restart with the intention to produce 10,000 (cost estimate €81,000 per shell). It entered service in 2000 with the Bundeswehr. The supplier is GIWS mbh, a joint-venture of Rheinmetall and Diehl BGT Defence. Two submunitions will look for targets and hit them from the top with an EFP.
Vulcano 155	—	Italy Germany	155mm shells base-bleed guided shell programmable fuse	—	Developed by Leonardo and joined later by Diehl BGT Defence. Vulcano 155 BER (base-bleed extended range), unguided shell with a 50 km range Vulcano GLR guided long range, guided ammunition with a 70 km range. Inertial guidance at mid-flight that is correcting the arc. The terminal guidance can be selected between GPS coordinated, or GPS + terminal laser guided (higher precision).
MLRS M26 - AT2		Germany	Anti-tank mine scattered by MLRS rocket	227mm	28 anti-tank mines per rocket, 38 km range. 262,080 AT2 mines as DM 1399 for laying by M270 MARS (procurement 1993 to 1995)

Vehicles

The current inventory of armoured vehicles, both serviceable and active, is likely to increase significantly due to the ongoing war in Ukraine after Russia's invasion. This caused a rethink of Germany's defence doctrine, which includes increased defence spending of at least 2% of GDP and an initial outlay of €100 billion on expanding, improving and updating defence equipment. The German government is to outline its defence doctrine in the coming months, but is likely to include formations of additional combat brigades as well as support elements.

Main Battle tanks

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Leopard 2A5 KWS II		Germany	MBT Main battle tank	19	The Leopard 2A5 is the implementation of the level 2 combat value upgrade (KWS) known as the Mannheim configuration. The German army had up to 285 Leopard 2A5 Lot 1 (+225): 225 upgraded from standard Leopard 2A4. Lot 2 (+60): 125 more Leopard 2A4's were planned to be upgraded to the 2A5. 60 upgrades were completed, but further advancements allowed the remaining 65 units to be upgraded directly to the 2A6. Following that some were sold and upgraded: (-160) upgraded to the standard Leopard 2A6 (-105) sold to Poland in 2013 after Germany decided to limit its fleet to 225 tanks
Leopard 2A6		Germany	MBT Main battle tank	68	225 Leopard 2 were upgraded to A6 standard: (+160) upgraded from Leopard 2A5 (+65) upgraded from Leopard 2A4 The German Army also purchased: (+18) coming from the Netherlands Army in 2015 Some of those were upgraded/transferred: (-70) upgraded to standard Leopard 2A6M (-51) upgraded to standard Leopard 2A6 A3 (- 20) upgraded to the standard Leopard 2A7, which were again upgraded to standard Leopard 2A7V (-16) upgraded to the standard Leopard 2A7V directly (-18) transferred to Ukraine in 2023 (14 + 4)
Leopard 2A6 A3		Germany	MBT Main battle tank	34	Leopard 2A6 upgraded with new Peri R17A3 commander optronics. (+51) in service as of 2019 (-17) removed from service in 2022 to be modified in Leopard 2A7 A1 (see in future equipment section)
Leopard 2A6M		Germany	MBT Main battle tank	20	Leopard 2A6 with better anti-mine protection. (+70) were modified from Leopard 2A6 (-50) later upgraded to standard Leopard 2A6 MA3
Leopard 2A6 MA3		Germany	MBT Main battle tank	50	Leopard 2A6M upgraded with new Peri R17A3 commander optronics. (+50) modified from standard Leopard 2A6M
Leopard 2A7V		Germany	MBT Main battle tank	104	All delivered as of November 2023, made of: (+68) Leopard 2A4 from the industry (+16) Leopard 2A6 (+20) Leopard 2A7 (the only that were at this standard, coming from Dutch Army)
Leopard 2A7 A1		Germany	MBT Main battle tank	1 (16 on order)	Order - November 2021 First delivery, October 2024. New variant equipped with Active Protection System Trophy. KMW manufactured 17 new chassis, Bundeswehr supplied 17 turrets of the Leopard 2A6A3 variant.

Armored fighting vehicles, armored personnel carriers and reconnaissance vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Tracked vehicles
Spz Puma / Puma S1 "Schützenpanzer Puma"	Spz Puma Spz Puma S1:	Germany	IFV Infantry fighting vehicle	337 (active in 2022) + 50 ordered (2023)	The Puma is the successor of the Marder 1. Orders: 405 originally planned, reduced to 350 in July 2012, it entered service in June 2015, and all delivered by August 2021 Funding approval for a second batch of 229 Puma in March 2022, but only 50 ordered in May 2023 (€1.087 billion), delivery to start in December 2025 to the S1 standard Modernisations to S1 standard (337): Contract in 2018 to develop the S1 standard and upgrade 40 Puma (€500 million). Contract in June 2021 to upgrade 154 Puma to the S1 standard (>€1 billion), and an option to upgrade 143 Puma. Option confirmed in April 2023 for the upgrade of 143 Puma to the S1 standard (€770 million). 13 driver training vehicles among the orders: 8 with the first order 5 from the first batch that are not being modernised to the S1 standard and modified to become a DTV Order of additional systems for the Puma 53 engines ordered in December 2023 to ensure a capacity to rotate the engines for maintenance and high availability.
			DTV Driver training vehicles	13
Spz Marder 1		West Germany	IFV Infantry fighting vehicle	362 (2023)	200 to be upgraded to version 1A5 A1; will remain in service beyond 2025. 260 Marder will receive modern thermal imaging systems for gunner and commander. Over 170 new drivers night vision sights were ordered as well while 71 vehicles are receiving new engines. Among the 382 in service in 2017, 319 were available and 212 operational. In 2023, Ukraine received 20 1A3 from Bundeswehr stocks, bringing the total down to 362.
M113A3G		United States	Multi-role armoured vehicle	Unclear	48 mortar carriers remain operational (2017) 22 M113 G3 EFT GE A0 Artillery Computer Network Carriers with the ADLER command. 6 M113 NDV 2 Driver Training Vehicles 35 M113 G3 EFT GE A0 TrgFzg RATAC-S
Wiesel 1 A5	Wiesel 1A5 MK20: Panzerabwehrzug Wiesel 1 MELLS:	West Germany Germany	Tankette / Armored weapons carrier (Waffenträger)	211	180 Wiesel 1 were modernised for combat capabilities, and kits for 15 for driving training were supplied. 16 reconnaissance vehicles were kept in service as they were. 120 Wiesel 1A5 MK equipped with the turret KUKA E6 II A1 60 for which the TOW missile was replaced by the MELLS ATGM 16 reconnaissance variant 15 driving training variants In non-airborne infantry units, the Wiesel weapon carriers are to be replaced by turreted Boxers. For the others, they should be replaced by 2030.
Wiesel 2		West Germany Germany	Tankette	83	33 ambulances (SanTrp) 20 ordered in September 2001 13 ordered in December 2006 32 command vehicles (bewBefSt) 8 Pioneer reconnaissance troop (PiErkTrp) 8 mortar carriers (lePzMrs) 1 platoon command (ZgTrp) 1 fire command (FltTrp)
BV 206S	APC: Command Post: Ambulance:	Sweden Germany	Tracked articulated vehicle	189	In service in the Bundeswehr, manufactured under licence by Rheinmetall.
Wheeled vehicles
GTK Boxer CRV "Schwerer Waffenträger Infanterie" (sWaTrg Inf)		Germany Australia	IFV Infantry fighting vehicle	1 for trial (122 on order)	Heavy Weapons Carrier selected to replace the Wiesel "weapon carrier" (MK / TOW variants) for the Jägertruppe light infantry units. Declaration of cooperation signed with Australia in March 2023. Order - March 2024 Delivery 1 delivered for trial in May 2024 19 to be delivered in 2025 103 from 2026 to 2030
GTK Boxer Gepanzerte Transport-Kraftfahrzeug Boxer	APC (256): Command Post (65): Ambulance (72): Driving training (10):	Germany Netherlands	APC Armoured personnel carrier	403	Among the purchases to replace the M113A3G and the TPz Fuchs. Orders: 272 ordered December 2006 131 ordered in December 2015 deliveries: 2009-2021. Drive module variants: 56 delivered to A0 standard, later upgraded to A1 A2 delivered from 2015 A1 to be upgraded to A2 by 2024 Mission module variants 256 APC 72 armoured ambulances 65 command mudules 10 driving training modules
TPz Fuchs 1 "Transportpanzer Fuchs"		West Germany	APC Armoured personnel carrier	825	As of 2022, 825 TPz Fuchs 1, among which 272 Fuchs 1A8.
Fennek "Spähwagen Fennek" (SpähFz)		Germany Netherlands	Reconnaissance vehicle	247	202 ordered initially 178 LVB (recon) 24 Fü-/ErkdFzg Pi (Pioneer Command and recon) + 10 JFST ordered in 2007 + 10 JFST ordered in 2009 217 were in service in 2016 with the intention to increase this number to 248 + 30 LVB purchased 2nd hand from the Netherlands Army, transformed in JFST (standard Fennek 1A3+) 247 in service as of 2022
Dingo 1 / 2 "Geschütztes Führungs- und Funktionsfahrzeug Dingo" (GFF 3)		Germany	Infantry mobility vehicle MRAP Mine-resistant ambush protected	586	Considered a GFF 3 class vehicle. GFF designates protected utility and command vehicles (MRAP), with the classes 1-3 differing in payload and armour level. (636, before 50 transferred to Ukraine)
Eagle IV "Geschütztes Führungs- und Funktionsfahrzeug Eagle IV" (GFF 2)	GFF 2: Ambulance:	Switzerland Germany	Infantry mobility vehicle MRAP Mine-resistant ambush protected	495	453 armoured Command and Operations Vehicle (GFF2), (25 urgently + 173, 60 and 195) 42 ambulance version ordered in 2009 (20) and 2011 (22)
Eagle V "Geschütztes Führungs- und Funktionsfahrzeug Eagle V" (GFF 2)		Switzerland Germany	Infantry mobility vehicle MRAP Mine-resistant ambush protected	176	Ordered in 2013 in "Armored Command and Operations Vehicle" (GFF2) variant
YAK		Switzerland Germany	Infantry mobility vehicle MRAP Mine-resistant ambush protected	145	Procurement in 2004 of the DURO III, and additional purchase of the YAK, an improved version of the DURO, manufactured in Germany. Intended to be used the participation in the ISAF 12 Ambulance vehicles 4 Feldjäger (MP) 4 Luna UAV launcher / receptor 10 EOD (explosive ordnance disposal) 100 transport vehicles (tactical transport, electronic warfare, etc.)
DURO III		Switzerland	Infantry mobility vehicle MRAP Mine-resistant ambush protected	30
Enok "Geschütztes Führungs- und Funktionsfahrzeug Enok" (GFF 1)	Enok 5.4:Enok 6.1:	Germany Austria	Armored car	221	GFF 1 class. Mainly used by special forces (KSK) and the military police (Feldjäger). Manufactured by Magna Steyr in Graz. 137 ordered in 2008 84 ordered in 2015
ESK Mungo "Einsatzfahrzeug Spezialisierte Kräfte Mungo"		Germany	NBC vehicle	> 400	Mainly used by airborne forces, GFF 1.

Special forces vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Utility vehicles
AGF Serval "Aufklärungs- und Gefechtsfahrzeug Serval"		Germany Austria	Light utility vehicle	21	Used by special forces. To be replaced by up to 80 AGF 2.
Defenture Mammoth AGF 2 "Mittleres Aufklärungs und Gefechts-fahrzeug"		Netherlands	Medium reconnaissance and combat vehicle	Prototypes (26 planned orders)	Tender in 2019 for up to 80 special forces vehicles and 4 prototypes based on a single chassis. In June 2021, the Bundestag approved the budget to purchase the vehicles, they intend to replace the AGF Serval and the ESK Wolf. In August 2021, the Defenture Mammoth (GRF 5.12, 9 tons) was selected and prototypes were ordered. In April 2024, the 4 prototypes were handed over. 49 to be ordered of the 80 vehicles framework agreement + 31 in option, in 3 variants: AGF 2 UFK Fire support with the M621 20 mm automatic cannon
Defenture Mammoth UFK "Mittleres taktisches Unterstützungs-fahrzeug Kommando"			Medium tactical special forces support vehicle	Prototype (15 planned orders)
Defenture Mammoth "Feuerunterstützungsfahrzeuge"			Fire support vehicle	Prototype (8 planned orders)
Polaris MRZR-D4 "Leichtes luftlandefähiges Utility Terrain Vehicle" (LL UTV)		United States	Air mobile UTV Utility terrain vehicle	65	First batch of 65 vehicles. A framework agreement for a total of up to 148 vehicles. Version of the Polaris MRZR-D4, known as the Leichtes luftlandefähiges Utility Terrain Vehicle in the German Armed Forces.
All-terrain vehicles
Yamaha Grizzly 450 EPS		Japan	ATV All-terrain vehicle	—

Utility vehicles and unarmoured personnel carriers

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Tracked vehicles
BV 206D		Sweden	Tracked articulated vehicle	168	Operated by the mountain infantry and German airborne troops. 168 delivered from 1985 to 2000.
Utility vehicles
Mercedes-Benz 250 GD "Wolf" / Puch G		West Germany Germany Austria	Utility vehicle	12,000	Main utility vehicle in operation with the Bundeswehr.
Wolf SSA "Wolf Space Situational Awareness"		Germany Austria	Utility vehicle	—	Armoured variants used by among others the Feldjäger. Based on the civilian Mercedes G270 CDI.
Mercedes G300 CDI Greenliner		Germany Austria	Utility vehicle	700	700 ordered in February 2020, delivered from the same year. Manufactured by Magna Steyr in Graz. Militarized by Knappe Service, including brackets for weapons and equipment, camouflage lighting, anti-glare protection, and the radio Fu 2 installation kit.
Nissan: Patrol Pathfinder Navara (pickup with hardtop)		Japan	Utility vehicle	1,043	Nissan purchased in 2009, vehicle used by the Feldjäger and other German units.
Toyota Land Cruiser "Hirsch"		Japan	Utility vehicle	—	Owned by BwFuhrparkService GmbH which supplies the Bundeswehr. Several variants, including military police, unmarked for special forces, for embassy and VIP transport
Toyota Hilux		Japan	Utility vehicle	—	Owned by BwFuhrparkService GmbH which supplies the Bundeswehr. Several variants, including military police, unmarked for special forces, for VIP transport
Volkswagen T4/T5/T6		Germany	Utility van	—
Motorcycles
BMW G 650 GS		Germany	Motorcycle	—
BMW F 850 GS		Germany	Motorcycle	—
BMW R 1150 RT	(illustration image)	Germany	Motorcycle	—	Used by the military police for escorts.
BMW R 1200 RT		Germany	Motorcycle	—
KTM 400 LS-E Military		Austria	Motorcycle	—
All-terrain vehicles
ATV Polaris MV 850	—	—	ATV with rubber tracks All-terrain vehicle	—	Based on a quad, with rubber tracks for snow conditions. Used to transport ammunition and personnel to a specific location in difficult terrain or to transmit important information if it cannot be transmitted by radio.

Logistics

Vehicle transport

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Number	Notes
SLT 50-3 Elefant "Schwerlasttransporter Elefant"		West Germany	Tank transporter	324	The SLT 50-3 is the only standard still active with the army. The modernization from 1994 to 2000 intended to enable the use of the trailer of the SLT-56 and have the capacity to transport the Leopard 2A4.
SLT 56 Franziska "Schwerlasttransporter Franziska"		Germany	Tank transporter	49	Purchased in 1989, initial capacity 56 tons, truck and trailer modified to enable the transport of the Leopard 2A5 and A6.
SLT Mammut "Schwerlasttransporter Mammut"		Germany	Tank transporter, Armoured cabin	19	The Leopard 2A7V required a higher capability tank transporter. 19 delivered 2012 - 2013
Rheinmetall HX81 tractor Also known as Elefant 2, And in the Bundeswehr, known as:"SaZgM", or "Sattelzugmaschine"		Germany	Tank transporter, Unprotected cabin	80 + 57 on order	Framework for 137 vehicles signed in 2018. Need for higher capacity (70 t) to transport the Leopard 2A7V. 32 ordered in 2018 48 ordered in November 2020 57 ordered in May 2023.
DOLL tera S8P-0S2 Spider "Sattelanhänger 70 tons" (SaAnh 70t mil)		Germany	Tank transport semi-trailer (Road and off-road)	31 (+ 218 on order)	Framework agreement signed in June 2022 between the BAAINBw and DOLL Fahrzeugbau GmbH for 249 semi-trailers. They are designed to transport primarily the Leopard 2 A6M / A7V. Orders: Tranche 1, June 2022: 31 Tranche 2, 2023: 91 Delivery: Tranche 1: between December 2022 and October 2023

Tactical logistic trucks

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Number	Notes
Mercedes Unimog U3000, U4000 and U5000		Germany	Military truck	5,500
Mercedes Zetros GTF ZLK 5t, 4×4		Germany	Military truck	110	Protected transport vehicle (GTF).
MAN KAT1		West Germany	Military truck	8,000	Phased out in favour of UTF family of vehicles (RMMV HX2).
MULTI A1.1 15t tmil gl MULTI A1.1		Germany	Tactical truck	358	Chassis: MAN SX 2000 32.403 VFAEG, 8×8. 358 procured in 1994, with an option for 452 additional vehicles that was not exercised. Procured in 1994,
Multi 2 A4 FSA 15t, milgl MULTI A4 FSA		Germany	Armoured tactical truck	157	Chassis: RMMV SX45, 32.486 VFAEG, 8×8. 2 pre-serie MULTI 2 A3 FSA + 157 MULTI 2 A4 FSA ordered in December 2006, delivered between 2010 and 2012. The pre-serie trucks were tested with the KFOR prior to the order of the final variant A4. Equipment: Atlas Weyhausen AWL 172 T swap loading system KMW 1530 RCWS (equipped with MG 3, M2 Browning or HK GMG) NBC protection Rheinmetall ROSY (Rapid Obscuring System)
RMMV HX-38.540 - MULTI 2 WLS UTF 8×8 (unarmoured) Wechselladersysteme Ungeschütztes Transportfahrzeug, ZLK 15t, 8×8 RMMV HX-41.540 - MULTI 2 WLS GTF 8×8 (armoured) Wechselladersysteme Geschütztes Transportfahrzeug, ZLK 15t, 8×8	WLS UTF (unarmoured): WLS GTF (armoured):	Austria Germany	Tactical truck with hydraulic hooklift hoist (for 20 ft ISO interfaces)	1,008 2,422 ordered (778 UTF + 1,644 GTF)	Successor of the MULTI A1.1 and the MAN KAT1. Framework agreement: June 2020, 4,000 swap body trucks for €2 billion valid until 2027 Truck orders: Tranche 1, June 2020, 540 trucks (310 UTF, 230 GTF) Tranche 2, June 2023, 367 trucks (203 UTF, 164 GTF) Tranche 3, June 2024, 1,515 trucks (265 UTF, 1,250 GTF) Platform orders: Tranche 2, 1,634 swap body platforms Tranche 3, 500 swap body platforms and 500 tarpaulin superstructures Deliveries: May 2022, 1st truck June 2023, > 600 trucks June 2024: 1,008 trucks 2,921 swap bodies and 2,320 tarpaulin and bow bodies Equipment: HIAB hooklift Multilift MSH-165-CL NBC protection Rheinmetall ROSY smoke system Can receive FLW 100 RCWS
RMMV HX42M - UTF mil 6×6 Ungeschütztes Transportfahrzeug, ZLK 5t, HX42M 6×6 RMMV HX44M - UTF mil 8×8 Ungeschütztes Transportfahrzeug, ZLK 15t, HX44M 8×8	6×6: 8×8	Austria Germany	Unarmoured tactical truck	3,271 1,987 6×6 1,284 8×8	Successor of the MAN KAT1. The production took place at the plant in Vienna with mostly German parts for the RMMV HX2 family. This truck was ordered through two framework agreements: July 2017, 2,271 trucks for €900 million January 2020, 1,000 trucks, for €389 million Orders within the framework for the 6×6: Tranche 1, July 2017, 558 Tranche 2, May 2019, 252 Tranche 3, November 2019, 60 Tranche 4, January 2020, 675 Tranche 5, January 2021, 292 Tranche 6, January 2021, 150 Orders within the framework for the 8×8: Tranche 4, January 2020: 325 Tranche 5, January 2021, 109 Tranche 6, January 2021, 850 Deliveries: Initiated in 2018 1,250 delivered by June 2020 3000th delivered by May 2022 Last delivered by June 2023 Equipment: Can receive FLW 100 RCWS
RMMV HX40M - UTF mil 4×4 Ungeschütztes Transportfahrzeug, ZLK 3.5t, HX40M 4×4 RMMV HX42M - UTF mil 6×6 Ungeschütztes Transportfahrzeug, ZLK 5t, HX42M 6×6 RMMV HX44M - UTF mil 8×8 Ungeschütztes Transportfahrzeug, ZLK 15t, HX44M 8×8	4×4: 6×6: 8×8	Austria Germany	Unarmoured tactical truck	0 / 6,500	The production takes place at the plant in Vienna with mostly German parts for the RMMV HX2 family. Framework agreement for €3.5 billion approved in June 2024, ordered to RMMV on 01 July 2024. Orders through framework agreement: July 2024, 610 for €313 million Deliveries: 250 planned for 2024 Trucks to be equipped with command equipment, and capacity to easily install the RCWS FLW 100.
Iveco Trakker FSA GTF ZLK 15t		Italy Spain Germany	Truck	—	Following decision in 2020 for a framework agreement for 1,048 vehicles, with a first firm order of 230 vehicles. For this framework, the cab will be made by KMW.
Iveco Trakker Strassentankwagen		Italy Germany	Armoured tank truck	133	133 ordered in 2015
TEP 90 "Truppenentgiftungsplatz 90"		Italy	CBRN defense + Mobile decontamination system	73	Ordered in 2006, decontamination truck

Civilian trucks operated by "BwFuhrparkService GmbH"

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Number	Notes
Scania SLT 650 "Schwer-lasttransporter"		Sweden	Tank transporter	40	The Scania 650 S A8x6/4HA is the new heavy-duty transporter of the Bundeswehr from 2022: 70 tons capacity on the trailer (100 tons for the truck, trailer, and load), capable to transport the Leopard 2A7V Scania Euro 6 engine, 8-cylinders, 16.0 liters, 650 hp DOLL-panther semi-trailer S8E-0S2, 8 axles, 32 wheels, 7 steered axles
Scania R410 CA 6x4 MHA		Sweden	Semi Truck - Military	130	In service since 2017
RMMV TGS Abrollkipper, 8×4	(illustration image)	Austria Germany	Military Truck	342	In service since 2020 Hydraulic hooklift to transport platforms and containers.
RMMV TGS 26.440 BL, 6×4	(illustration image)	Austria Germany	Medical container transport truck	—
RMMV TGA 18.360 BB, 4×4		Austria Germany	Military truck	—	In service since 2007
Iveco Eurocargo ML 100 E 21W, 4×4, 2t		Italy	Military truck	47	Ordered in 2006, in service since 2007.
Iveco Eurocargo ML 140 E 24W, 4×4, 5t		Italy	Military truck	180	Ordered in 2006, in service since 2007.
Iveco Eurocargo ML 150 E 28WS, 4×4, 5t		Italy	Military truck	280
Iveco Trakker AT380T 45W 6×6, 15t		Italy	Military truck	—
Iveco Trakker AT 450 E6, 6x6, 15t		Italy	Military truck	—
Mercedes ATEGO (1018 A), 4×4	—	Germany	Military truck	—	"hümS" "commercially available vehicle modified for military use"
Mercedes AXOR 18.290, 4×4		Germany	Military truck	1700 / 846	In service since 2007. Standard swap body (developed by the company Sonntag Fahrzeugbau)
Mercedes Unimog 5000 2t hümS gl		Germany	Military truck	650	"hümS" "commercially available vehicle modified for military use"

Engineering equipment

Combat engineering equipment

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
PiPz 2A1 Dachs "Pionierpanzer 2A1 Dachs"		West Germany	AEV Armoured engineering vehicle	83	Based on Leopard 1 chassis. Project to part-replace ongoing.
PiPz 3 Kodiak "Pionierpanzer 3 Kodiak"		Switzerland Germany	Mine-clearing vehicle, and AEV Armoured engineering vehicle	44	Replacing the Dachs.
Keiler		West Germany	Mine-clearing vehicle	24
Biber		West Germany	AVLB Armoured vehicle-launched bridge	40
Leguan GFB Leguan "Gefechtsfeldbrücke Leguan"		Germany	AVLB Armoured vehicle-launched bridge	7	It will eventually replace the fleet of Biber AVLB. 7 ordered in 2016 delivered from 2018 to 2021 24 ordered in 2020, to be delivered between 2023 until 2028
M3 Amphibious Rig Schwimmschnellbrücke Amphibie		Germany	Amphibious float bridges	30
MAMBA	—	Germany	Ultra lightweight footbridge	—
Faltstraße		West Germany	Trackway / carpet layer	148	System designed by KMW, 1 prototype in 1985, and 147 ordered in 1988. Based on the MAN SX200 (Lkw 15 t mil gl). Load capacity - MLC70 carpet length - 50 m carpet width - 4.2 m
Motorboot 3		Germany	Pioneer utility boat	—	Used as a tool to potentially build temporary bridges, or to ferry pioneer troops across rivers in their mission
Minenverlegesystem 85		Germany	Mine layer	—

Recovery vehicles and cranes

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Recovery vehicles
BPz3 Büffel A0A2 "Bergepanzer 3"		Germany	ARV Armoured recovery vehicle	69	Based on Leopard 2.
BPz3 Büffel A1 "Bergepanzer 3"		Germany	ARV Armoured recovery vehicle	6	Based on Leopard 2. New battlefield recovery device at the rear and a universal transport platform above the engine compartment, and improved mine protection.
EH/W 200 Bison - Type 2 sgeBAFz "schweres geschütztes Berge- und Abschleppfahrzeug",		Germany Austria	ARV Armoured recovery vehicle	12	Purchased in 2011 with the intention to use it in Afghanistan, the first of 12 systems was delivered and sent in Afghanistan in 2012. The Bison is based on the 8x8 Mercedes Actros 4151, able to recover vehicles like the Boxer, the Puma. 1 "main" winch TR 200/6: 250 kN (25.5 tons), cable length of 100 m 1 "self-recovery" winch Rotzler HZ 090: 100 kN (10.2 tons) 1 "auxiliary / pull-out" winch Rotzler HZ 010, 8 kN (0.8 tons) Crane HIAB 2222 ATF-1, lifting capacity of 6.6 tons, reach of up to 20.9 m, and a torque capacity of 205 kN·m (23.0 to·m) Towing fork, under-lift capacity 16 t Protection level, STANAG IV
Recovery vehicles and mobile crane
Liebherr G-BKF "Geschütztes Berge- und Kranfahrzeug"		Germany	Mobile crane and ARV Armoured recovery vehicle	33	33 Liebherr G-BKF (Geschutztes Bergekranfahrzeug) were ordered in 2017, deliveries 2017–2021. The vehicle has 2 winches: one towing lifting system and one telescopic boom. 1 Winch TR 200: 200 kN (20.4 tons), cable length 75 m, rope speed 25 m/min 1 Winch TR 80: 80 kN (8.15 tons), cable length 49 m, rope speed 27 m/min Crane lifting capacity of 22.8 tons, maximum reach of 20.9 m, and 5 tons lifting capacity at maximum reach Towing fork: capacity 40 tons Protection level, STANAG 4569/AEP 55 It is intended to replace the FAUN BKF 35–4.
Mobile cranes
Grove GMK 4080-3		United States	Mobile crane	7 (5 additional for Navy)	5 to be used by the German Navy, 7 to be used by the Joint Support Service. Specifications: 70 tons lifting capacity boom length is 51 meters
Liebherr G-LTM 1090–4.2 "Liebherr Teleskop-Mobilkrane"		Germany	Armoured Mobile crane	38	38 Liebherr G-LTM were ordered in 2017, deliveries 2017–2021. 2 Crane types: 17 heavy-duty variants, counterweight of 8.4 tons, 2 tons lifting capacity at maximum reach 21 very heavy-duty variants, counterweight of 22.5 tons, 4.5 tons lifting capacity at maximum reach Specifications: 1 Winch TR 80: 80 kN (8.15 tons) telescopic boom extend up to 35.7 m, 36.6 tons lift capacity Protection level, STANAG 4569/AEP 55 Intended to be used mostly as a construction crane, to load / unload containers and to recover vehicles (upside down, stuck, damaged).
Liebherr FKL "Liebherr Fahrzeugkran leicht"		Germany	Mobile crane	251	In service since 1991, lifting capacity of 10t. 251 purchased in total, used by the Bundeswehr, Navy and the Luftwaffe. It is used in the depot, repair facilities and technical departments.
Liebherr FKM "Liebherr Fahrzeugkran mittel"		Germany	Mobile crane	208	In service since 1994, lifting capacity of 20t. 208 purchased in total, used by the Bundeswehr, Navy and the Luftwaffe. It is used in the depot, repair facilities and technical departments.
Tadano Faun FKS ATF 30-2L "Fahrzeugkran schwer, all-terrain Fahrzeugkran"	(illustration image)	Germany	Mobile crane	4	In service since 2000, lifting capacity of 35t. Part of the KRK fleet (crisis response force). Mostly used by the pioneers and medical troops to set up field camps and field hospitals.
Tadano Faun FKS ATF 70-4 "Fahrzeugkran schwer, all-terrain Fahrzeugkran"	—	Germany	Mobile crane	4	In service since 2000, lifting capacity of 70t. Part of the KRK fleet (crisis response force). Mostly used by the pioneers and medical troops to set up field camps and field hospitals.
Tadano Faun FKS ATF 100-5 "Fahrzeugkran schwer, all-terrain Fahrzeugkran"		Germany	Mobile crane	4	In service since 2000, lifting capacity of 110t. Part of the KRK fleet (crisis response force). Mostly used by the pioneers and medical troops to set up field camps and field hospitals.
Tadano Faun FKS ATF 110-5 "Fahrzeugkran schwer, all-terrain Fahrzeugkran"	—	Germany	Mobile crane	5	In service since 2000, lifting capacity of 110t. Part of the KRK fleet (crisis response force). Mostly used by the pioneers and medical troops to set up field camps and field hospitals.
Tadano Faun FKS ATF 120-5 "Obelix" "Fahrzeugkran schwer, all-terrain Fahrzeugkran"		Germany	Mobile crane	5	In service since 1999, lifting capacity of 130t. Part of the KRK fleet (crisis response force). Mostly used by the pioneers and medical troops to set up field camps and field hospitals.

Construction and handling equipment

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
PALFINGER Crayler Feldladegerät FLG 140 1,3t (4×4)		Germany	Crayler	—	Field forklift which is air-transportable, all-wheel drive and remote-controlled with high off-road mobility. It usually goes with the truck to unload where there is no specific handling equipment.
Steinbock 2,5 Y4 Feldumschlaggerät FUG 2,5t		Germany	Forklift	577	In use in all branches of the German military, entered service in 1983, the remaining number in service is unknown. Capacity of 2.5 tons.
Manitou MHT 950L Feldumschlaggerät FUG 4t (4×4)		France	Telescopic handler	—	Unloading containers and preparing palets.
Merlo TF 45.11 T-170		Italy	Telescopic handler	—	Capacity 4.5 tons.
HERBST-SMAG Orion V		Germany	Reach stacker	18	In service since 2014, capacity of 24 tons, can stack up 3 containers height.
Konecranes SMV 2216 TC3	—	Germany	Reach stacker	39	Purchased in 2020, 26 tons capability, and can stack up 3 containers height
Hyster RS46-33CH	—	United States	Reach stacker	9	Selected in October 2020 for heavy needs. Capacity to lift 46 tons, and to stack up 5 containers.
Ahlmann AS1600	(illustration image)	Netherlands	Wheel loader	—	4,12 t capacity
Liebherr 574		Germany	Wheel loader	—	4.5 m3 bucket.
CAT 953 Laderaupe		United States	Track loader	—
CAT 316F Zeppelin		United States	Excavator	—
JCB HMEE Loader Hochmobiler Geschützter Baggerlader		United States	Armored backhoe loader	7	Purchased in 2013.
Menzi Muck M545x Laderaupe		Switzerland	Walking excavator	2	Ordered in 2019, delivered in 2020, to be used by the Mountain Pioneer Battalion 8 from Ingolstadt

Demining, route clearance and explosive ordinance disposal

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
Fuchs 1A8 KAI Kampfmittelaufklärung	—	Germany	EOD vehicle Explosive ordnance disposal	5	Developed by Rheinmetall in 2012. Equipped with a high-precision multi-jointed manipulator (10 m range)
Rheinmetall RCSys DEU Route Clearance Systeme	—	Germany Switzerland	Route clearance, demining system	11	7 packages ordered in 2011, 4 additional in 2019. A RC SYS is composed of: 1 Fuchs 1A8 for the crew 1 RC Wiesel 1 AFM with detection sensors 1 RC Mini-Minewolf remote-controlled demining machine 1 Lkw MULTI FSA transport truck
MEOD "Manipulationsfahrzeug tEODor"		Germany	Unmanned ground vehicle, EOD robot Explosive ordnance disposal	10	Aerovironment (formerly Telerob GmbH) Transported by the Rheinmetall YAK
Rabe "Roboter zur Aufklärung, Beobachtung und Erkundung im Ortsbereich"		United States Germany	Unmanned ground vehicle, reconnaissance and exploration	44	Modified IRobot 110 Firstlook with additional reconnaissance equipment

Specialized equipment and vehicles

Communications

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
SATCOM		Germany	Ground station for Satellite communications system	—
SATCOMBw		Germany	Ground station for Satellite communications system	—	Stage 2 currently in service and since 2011, two military satellites by Airbus Defence and Space covering an area in from the Americas to Eastern Asia.
Tetrapol "Bündelfunksystem TETRAPOL Bw"		Germany	Digital trunked radio system	—	Stage 2 currently in service and since 2011, two military satellites by Airbus Defence and Space covering an area in from the Americas to Eastern Asia.
TÜtrSys "Terrestrisches Übertragungssystem"		Germany	Strategic communication system	r	Trailer equipped with a tower antenna to be deployed. The Terrestrial Transmission System is a long range communication tool. It enables communication between the network nodes of the Bundeswehr. Key element in a network-centric warfare modern doctrine.

Radar

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
COBRA (COunter Battery RAdar) "Artillerieortungsradar Cobra"		Germany France United Kingdom	Counter-battery radar	12	Based on the 8x8 Rheinmetall HX platform. 1 CoBRA was transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
ABRA radar "Artillerie - Beobachtungsradar"		Germany France	Counter-battery and Battlefield surveillance radar	35	A M113 A1 GE equipped with a French radar system, RATAC-S ("RAdar de Tir pour L`Artillerie de Campagne"). This variant is from the 1990s, it will be retired by 2027. Its successor is the system BARÜ.
PARA "Panzeraufklärungs M113 ABRA radar"		Germany France	Surface reconnaissance, Pulse Doppler radar	—	Based on the Tpz Fuchs, and equipped with a RASIT radar It will be retired by 2027. Its successor is the system BARÜ.
BOR-A 550 (Bodenüberwachung radargerät tragbar)		France	Ground, Sea & Low Level Air Surveillance Radar, Pulse Doppler Bodengebundenes Aufklärungs- und Raumüberwachungssystem Radar	—	LeGAR is a system made of the BOR-A-550, 2 VHF and 1 HF radio, installed in a Mercedes-Benz G290 TD "Wolf". It operates in I-band. The systems are network-capable, so that several devices can be operated remotely from one workstation.
EL/M-2180 WatchGuard BARÜ, (Bodengebundenes Aufklärungs - und Raumüberwachung)	(illustration image)	Israel Germany	Surface reconnaissance and space surveillance radar system	69	Light portable radar used as a surveillance of the battlefield system (ground, air, artillery). It was ordered in 2021, is being delivered (2022–24). It will replace: ABRA BOR-A 550 PARA
Ground Alerter 10 (GA10)	—	Germany	C-RAM Ground Alerter System	17	17 GA 10 supplied by October 2024. It is a portable and easily deployed system intended to serve as an early warning for incoming threatening artillery. The goal is to provide few seconds to the troops to go protect themselves wherever possible before the impact. It can also be used as a convoy protection system.

Electronic warfare

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Notes
MoGeFa Mobile and Protected Signals Intelligence	—	Germany Switzerland	Mobile SIGINT Signals intelligence	—	Platform Rheinmetall Yak
Hummel		Germany	Electronic warfare vehicle	—	Jam radio and comms
KWS RMB TPz Fuchs Kampfwertsteigerung Radio Multiband		Germany	Electronic warfare vehicle	—	SIGINT, it analyzes the radar signal, locates them. It is part of the Cyber and Information Space organization ("Organisationsbereich Cyber- und Informationsraum"). Equipped with a 12m antenna mast.
EloKa "Peiler"		Germany	Electronic warfare vehicle	—	he HF/VHF reconnaissance device is used for locating transmitters. The direction finder has a mast system that can be extended to twelve meters on the vehicle roof. New version allows also to locate radar signals origin
EloKa		Germany	Electronic warfare vehicle	—	Jams HF, VHF, UHF and GSM signals, it is used as a protection against IED detonated by a receptor. TPz-1 A8A17 CG20+

Army air defences

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity ordered	Notes
FIM-92K Stinger Block I "Fliegerfaust 2 Stinger*		United States	MANPAD Man-portable air-defense system	—	In service with the German Army. Complementary order for 500 missiles in June 2024 for €395 million to be delivered in 2028–2029 to replace the ones supplied to Ukraine.

Unmanned aerial vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Role	Quantity	Notes
EMT Luna X-2000		Germany	Fixed-wing UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance	81	Currently being replaced by LUNA NG (In 2013, 81 usable, 52 losses)
EMT Luna NG/B HUSAR "Hocheffizientes, unbemanntes System zur abbildenden Aufklärung in mittlerer Reichweite"		Germany	Fixed-wing UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance	20	Replacing LUNA and KZO 1st batch of 20 already in service 45 additional ordered
Rheinmetall KZO		Germany	Fixed-wing UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	ISTAR Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance	43	Currently being replaced by LUNA NG
EMT Aladin Abbildende Luftgestützte Aufklärungsdrohne im Nächstbereich		Germany	Fixed-wing UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance	290	As of 2013, 290 were in service, and 30 were lost (22 destroyed, 8 missing)
Quantum Vector VTOL FALKE (Fähigkeit des Abfangens von in gesperrte Lufträume eindringenden Kleinfluggeräten durch zivile Einsatzmittel)		Germany	Tiltrotor UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	C-UAS Counter unmanned air system (Intercepting UAV penetrating restricted airspace)	14	14 Expected to arrive in service in the Bundeswehr in 2023. Developed for airport safety, air traffic safety, police use and military use.
AirRobot AR 100-B		Germany	Mini multicopter UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance	163
AirRobot AR 100-H	—	Germany	Mini multicopter UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance	145	145 ordered, to arrive from 2023. Dubbed MIKADO in German Army service
AirRobot AR 200		Germany	Mini multicopter UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance	—
Black Hornet Nano		Norway	Micro multicopter UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance	30
DJI Phantom 4		China	Commercial mini multicopter UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance	30
DJI Matrice 200		China	Commercial mini multicopter UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance	60

Aircraft of the German Army Aviation Corps

See also: German Army Aviation Corps

Helicopters

Model	Image	Origin	Role	Quantity	Notes
Eurocopter EC665 Tiger UHT		Germany France Spain	Attack helicopter	51	68 delivered, 2 crashes, 15 used for spare parts.
NH90 TGEA TTH German Army		Germany France Italy Netherlands	Utility helicopter	40
NH90 TGEE TTH German Enhanced		Germany France Italy Netherlands	Utility helicopter	42	Based on TGEA variant, with added systems: emergency ditching system 5th multifunctional display 2 additional decoy magazines for the self-protection system (6 instead of 4)
Airbus H145 LUH SAR		Germany	Search and rescue	8	Replaces the UH-1 Iroquois. Deliveries from 2019 to 2021
Airbus Helicopters H135		Germany	Trainer	19

Aircraft weapons

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Notes
Weapons of the EC665 Tiger UHT
M3P Browning Sch MG M3P		Belgium	Gun pod	12.7×99mm NATO	Used with the EC665 Tiger. Gun pod with 400 cartridges.
FZ Rocket system FZ71, Fz181, FZ122, FZ149		Belgium Germany	Helicopter rocket	70 mm	Used with the EC665 Tiger. Rocket manufactured by Rheinmetall, in collaboration with Thales Belgium. Contract in 2022 for 7'620 rockets for €19.92 million. Rocket pods with 7 rockets (FZ233/FZ220), 12 tubes (FZ231/FZ219) or 19 rockets (FZ225/FZ207)
PARS 3 LR Panzerabwehr-Raketensystem der dritten Generation mit langer Reichweite		France Germany	ATGM Anti-tank guided missile	159 mm	Missile developed for the EC665 Tiger, operated on 4-missile pods. 680 missiles purchased, range 6 km.
HOT-3		France Germany	ATGM Anti-tank guided missile	150 mm	Missile used with the EC665 Tiger, operated on 4-missile pods.
ATAS Air-to-air Stinger		United States	Air-to-air missile	70 mm	Missile used with the EC665 Tiger, operated on 2-missile pods.
Weapons of the NH90
M3M Mk3		Belgium	Side-door machine gun	12.7×99mm NATO	50 machine guns ordered by the Bundeswehr for the NH90 in 2020, delivered in 2021–22.
Heckler & Koch 121 MG5A2		Germany	General-purpose machine gun	7.62×51mm NATO	Used on a mount as a side weapon.

Future equipment and equipment in production

Electronic equipment

Model	Origin	Type	Notes
Rheinmetall SmG "Sprechsatz mit Gehörschutz"	Germany	Tactical communications sets with hearing protection	Part of the SmG programme (Sprechsatz mit Gehörschutz). 191,000 sets of intercom with hearing protection function for €400 million (€140 million for th3 first 60,000 sets). 30,000 to be delivered in 2024 30,000 to be delivered in 2025 Made of:3M Peltor with the ComTac VIII headset and CeoTronics AG with CT-Multi PTT 1C and 3C.
Explosion-proof GPS receivers	—	GPS receivers	Framework agreement for up to 24,000 GPS receivers over 7 years approved in October 2024. A first order for 6,000 systems approved in October 2024 for a value of €43 million.
SysPi SpezKr "System Pistole Spezialkräfte"	Germany	Tactical light for pistol	Tender launched for the purchase of 5,734 lighting modules for the Walther PDP (P14 and P14K).

  Equipment in development financed by the Bundestag but no order yet, or competition launched

Small arms

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Walther PDP "P14" (Performance Duty Pistol)	—	Germany	Pistol	Carl Walther GmbH won the framework contract in May 2024. Programme BaWa SysPi SpezKr Bw (“Basiswaffe des Systems Pistole Spezialkräfte der Bundeswehr"), framework contract of 7 years to supply 3,200 standard pistols to the special forces in replacement of the H&K P30 and the P9A1 (Glock 17 3rd generation). Accessories: signature silencer: B&T Impuls-XM reflex sight Aimpoint ACRO P2 (compact red dot sight)
Walther PDP "P14K" (Performance Duty Pistol)	(Illustration)	Germany	Compact pistol	Carl Walther GmbH won the framework contract in May 2024. Programme KoWa SysPi SpezKr Bw (“Kompaktwaffe des Systems Pistole Spezialkräfte der Bundeswehr"), framework contract of 7 years to supply 3,300 compact pistols to the special forces in replacement of the H&K P30 and the P9A1 (Glock 17 3rd generation). Accessories: signature silencer: B&T Impuls-XM reflex sight Aimpoint ACRO P2 (compact red dot sight)
Heckler & Koch 437 "G39"	(Illustration)	Germany	Carbine / Submachine gun	176 ordered in February 2024 for the special forces. A total of 988 rifles is intended to replace the HK MP5SD. It is chambered in 7.62×35mm (.300 AAC Blackout).
Heckler & Koch 416 A8 "G95A1 and G95KA1"		Germany	Assault rifle	In December 2022, it was selected to become the future standard service rifle. The order is for 118,718 rifles (€209 million), the deliveries will start in 2024. Specifications: Standard barrel likely 16.5 inches (G95A1), for the short barrel variant, likely 14 inches (G95KA1). 5.56×45mm NATO Standard optical sight, the adjustable ELCAN SpecterDR, 1-4 times. Laser/light module LLM-VarioRay by Rheinmetall. Initial funding of €25 million has been approved by the Bundestag for minimum: 13,929 G95A1 3,104 G95KA1
Heckler & Koch MR308 A6 G210 "Scharfschützenwaffe kurze Reichweite"		Germany	Designated marksman rifle	New short range precision rifle ordered for the KSK in August 2024, to be delivered by 2025. The weapon is to be chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO, and to be equipped with a Schmidt & Bender 5-20 × 50 PM II Ultra Short rifle scope. Agreement for 500 rifles
Steyr Arms GL40 A1		Austria	Under-barrel grenade launcher 40×46 mm LV	Agreement between the Army in Steyr in April 2024 for the supply of new grenade launcher to be affixed to the new HK416 (G95) assault rifles and other rifles in service (G27P, G27K): Agreement for up to 4,776 launchers.
MBDA Enforcer "Leichtes Wirkmittel 1800+"		Germany	ATGM Anti-tank guided missile	Ordered in December 2019, first to be operational in 2024. 850 missiles ordered in 2019 to be suppiled to the KSK first, delivery 2023 / 2024 for €76 million. Framework agreement for up to 2,237 additional missiles in total, deliveries that would be possible until 2026. Range up to 2,000 meters.
PARM 2 "Deutsches Modell 22" (DM 22)	(illustration former variant)	Germany	Anti-tank Off-route mine	Ordered to TDW in October 2023 for a delivery from 2026: 2,600 ordered for €68 million. 10,000 on option that can be ordered in batches of 1,000 mines. Range increased to 4 – 100 meters (from 2 – 40 meters). (Replacement for the mines sent to Ukraine).
P8 replacement "Pistole querschnittlich"	—	—	Pistol	Call for tender launched in November 2024 for a new standard-issued semi-automatic pistol in 9×19mm NATO. A framework contract lasting 7 years is planned, and the German government will negotiate with the 3 most economical offers., it must be in service with a NATO country in the previous 5 years, or must be introduced, with at least 5,000 produced / to be produced. The offer is expected for December 2024.

  Equipment in development financed by the Bundestag but no order yet, or competition launched

Vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity ordered	Notes
PzH 2000		Germany	SPH Self propelled howitzer	22 (+ 6 in option)	Orders: 10 in March 2023 12 in May 2023 Delivery - from 2025
Leopard 2A8		Germany	MBT Main battle tank	123	Initial intent to replace 18 Leopard 2 A6 transferred to Ukraine and restart tank production. Framework agreement signed in May 2023 for 123 tanks. Orders 18 ordered in May 2023 for €525.6 million + an option for 105 additional tanks for €2.9 billion. 105 additional tanks approved for order by the parliament in July 2024.
Spz Puma "Schützenpanzer Puma"		Germany	IFV Infantry fighting vehicle	50 (+option for 179)	Order - May 2023 Delivery - 2025 - 2027 50 additional Puma to be delivered from end of 2025, until beginning of 2027.
GTK Boxer JFST Prototype "Joint Fire Support Teams"		Germany Netherlands	APC Armoured personnel carrier	2 (+ option for 79)	Order - October 2021 Delivery prototype - 2024–26, 2 Boxer JFST Delivery 1st batch - 2027-28, 43 Boxer JFST Delivery 2nd batch - 2028-31, 36 Boxer JFST Based on new drive modules variant A2 Two distinct mission modules prototypes 1. Guiding ground-to-ground indirect fire support 2. Guiding air-to-ground fire support Observation mast Thales PAAG JFS ("Panoramic Above Armor Gimbal Joint Fire Support") communication hybrid navigation system to improve navigation capability Self protection RWS Protector M153 Elbit Systems’ ELAWS laser warning system
Eagle V 6x6 "mgSanKfz"		Switzerland Germany	Armoured ambulance	80	Order - 2020 To enter service from November 2024 to end of 2025 although it was initially planned to be delivered from July 2023 to December 2024. Enables to provide emergency medical care to up to two patients requiring intensive care. Programme "mittleres geschütztes Ambulanzfahrzeug"
ATF Dingo 2 (A4.1)		Germany	Infantry mobility vehicle MRAP Mine-resistant ambush protected	50 (+ option for 183)	The Bundestag approved the purchase of 50 Dingo after 50 were supplied to the Ukrainian Army. The delivery is expected from 2025 (2 "prototypes"). The vehicles will be equipped with radio (D-LBO) and navigation equipment (ERGR 2). The total cost is €147 million. The Army is interested in a framework agreement for up to 233 vehicles.
BVS10 Mk2b		Sweden Germany	Tracked articulated vehicle	367	1st Order (140) - December 2022 2nd Order (227) - March 2023 Delivery - from 2025 Program "Collaborative All-Terrain Vehicles" (CATV) with the Royal Marines (UK) and the Swedish Army.
Wolf (G-class W464 Series) "Lkw mil gl le"		Austria Germany	Utility vehicle	1,205	Framework agreement for 5,800 Mercedes G-Class signed in July 2024 for €1.34 billion to be manufactured in Graz. The vehicles from the framework agreement are to be delivered by 2032. Firm orders: July 2024, 1,205 vehicles for €240 million for the vehicles, €292 with the command and navigation equipment added. 90 military police vehicles 1,105 command vehicles in 2 variants: D-LBO MTN-A3 (Mobile Tactical Node) D-LBO MTC-F4 (Mobile Tactical Client) Delivery For the first order, planned from November 2024 until 2027
Rheinmetall "Caracal"		Austria Germany Netherlands	Utility vehicle	1,004	Order in common with the Dutch Army for 1,508 vehicles for a total of €870 million, deliveries planned from 2025. Among those, 1004 Caracal are for the German Army (Luftlandebrigade 1, Gebirgsjägerbrigade 23 and the KSK). An additional order for 1,050 vehicles for the German Army is expected eventually.
Swap bodies	Illustration	—	Swap-bodies for trucks	1,750 (up to 4,000)	Framework agreement for up to 4,000 swap-bodies for transport of equipment approved in October 2024. The swap bodies are used to transport non-containerized general cargo, and radio cabins. Orders: Initial order for 1,750 swap-bodies for €42 million. Deliveries: 1,750 from 2025 to 2027.
Trailers 2-wheel "3.5 tons"	—	—	All-terrain trailers	600	Framework agreement for up to 9,700 trailers approved in October 2024. Orders: October 2024, value of €82 million: 600 all-terrain trailers 1,680 partially militarised 4-wheel trailers
Trailers 4-wheel "12.5 tons"	—	—	Trailers	1,680
Rosenbauer Panther 8×8		Austria Germany	Firefighting engines	35 (+ 25 in option)	In June 2024, framework agreement for up to 60 airfield firefighting vehicles approved by the budget committee of the Bundestag for a value of €130 million. Orders: July 2024, 35 vehicles for €84.1 million: 23 defensive fire protection (military painting) 12 basic operations/national and alliance defence Delivery planning: 2 in 2026, 11 each year from 2027 to 2029. The vehicles will be equipped with a 12.5 m3 water tank, it is based on a Volvo chassis.
PULS		Israel	MLRS Multiple launch rocket system	5	5 PULS in collaboration with the Netherlands to compensate for the 5 M270 transferred to Ukraine are planned to be ordered, but are waiting for approval. The approval of the American government is required to use some of the GMLRS features with the PULS system.
ZukSysIndF kRw “Zukünftiges System Indirektes Feuer kleiner Reichweite"		—	Mortar carrier	up to 120	Will be based on the TPZ Fuchs successor. As of September 2024, the Patria NEMO turret seems to have been selected, and the procurement would be presented to the Bundestag in 2024.
PzH 2000		Germany	SPH Self propelled howitzer	up to 54	Up to 54 under discussion with the government for Germany and Ukraine (the detail is unknown)
ZukSysIndF mRw “Zukünftiges System Indirektes Feuer mittlere Reichweite".	RCH-155 ATI	Germany and/or Israel	SPH Self propelled howitzer	168	The "Future System, Indirect Fire, Longer-Range” program has for intention to modernize and broaden the artillery capabilities. The Bundeswehr mentions an objective of 168 new wheeled Self-Propelled Howitzer. The expected candidates are: Artillery Gun Module, developed in house by KMW. ATI, collaboration between Rheinmetall and Elbit Systems . The Artillery Triuck Interface is made of: A truck Rheinmetall / MAN HX3 (10x10). A turret designed by Elbit uses an auto-loader and a proprietary Elbit FCS. A 155/L52 Rheinmetall gun, or a 155/L60 gun which is in development. In October 2023, the RCH-155 was mentioned as likely selected in October 2023 because the Rheinmetall option is not technologically mature enough. In April 2024, Germany and the UK committed on developing the RCH-155, which would further support the intent of the Bundeswehr to make it their additional howitzer. Bundeswehr. The delivery is expected to take place from 2029.
ZukSysIndF gRw “Zukünftiges System Indirektes Feuer großer Reichweite".	Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System Euro-PULS	United States Germany or Israel Germany	MLRS Multiple launch rocket system	36	The "Future System, Indirect Fire, Longer-Range” program has for intention to modernize and broaden the artillery capabilities. This program also includes MLRS for which, 36 are expected on top of the M270. The expected candidates are: Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System, a collaboration between Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin. Euro-PULS, collaboration between KMW and Elbit Systems.
Leopard 2A6 A3 driver school Leopard 2A7V driver school		Germany	Driver training tanks	16 L2A6 A3 8 L2A7V (+option for 32)	Budget of €192 million approved by the Bundestag in November 2023. It is to be financed from the special fund of €100 billion. The delivery is expected in 2026–29. An option for 32 additional driver training tanks for €277 million (this tranche can be used for foreign clients)
GTK Boxer RadSPz "Radschützenpanzer " (RadSPz)		Germany	IFV Infantry fighting vehicle	148	Order + contract expected in 2024, all to be delivered by 2029. Potential turrets: Rheinmetall LANCE Block II (all German) KNDS RCT-30 (same as on the SPz Puma) which seems to be the winner as of May 2024
Luftbeweglicher Waffenträger “LuWa"	—	Germany Slovenia	Tankette / Waffenträger	Pre-series vehicles + 87	Light Air-transportable Armoured Fighting Vehicle to replace the Wiesel in the airborne units. The program is in a development phase. The tender for the vehicle was launched in September 2023. One of the potential competitor is the GSD LuWa proposed by Armoured Car Systems GmbH (ACS), Flensburger Fahrzeugbau (FFG) and Valhalla Turrets. 56 with 25 mm autocanon 24 with MELLS missiles 7 for training
Korsak “SpähFz NG" (Spähfahrzeug Next Generation)	Mowag Piranha 6×6 (illustration)	Switzerland	Scout vehicle	2 (for trial) + 90 (serial-production to be ordered) (+option for160)	Program launched in October 2023 to replace the Fennek. Vehicle to be able to be armed with a 25mm gun and Thales D-LBO system. The offers have to be provided prior to November 2023. First 2 to be delivered prior to 2026 for trials and, the remaining 90 in 2027–2028. The competitors were supposed to be 20 tons and 6×6, vehicles: Mowag Piranha 6×6 TPz Fuchs Evolution (Rheinmetall) Patria 6×6 As of October 2024, the Piranha was selected. The contract is planned for early 2025
TPz Fuchs Successor	Patria 6×6 Pandur Evo 6×6 TPz Fuchs 1A9	Finland or Austria or Germany	APC Armoured personnel carrier	1,000	It was initially decided that Germany would participate to the program "Common Armored Vehicle System" (CAVS) with Finland, Latvia, Estonia and Sweden, as a framework agreement was signed to replace the TPz Fuchs. In November 2023 though, 2 additional vehicles were considered as potential competitors. The Bundeswehr will select between the: Patria 6×6 Pandur Evo 6×6 TPz Fuchs 1A9 A decision is planned for 2024, and it's planned to be financed by the €100 billion special fund. Around 1,000 vehicles are planned in all variants.
Light airborne combat vehicles		—	Airborne combat vehicle	40 (first phase) + 110 (further order planned)	Tender published in September 2024 for light airborne vehicles for the KSK. The vehicles are described as the "highly mobile, all-terrain, unprotected two-axle vehicles with an open structure (rollover protection cage)". Potential candidates corresponding to the specifications: SRTV-SXV
Light airborne support vehicles		—	Airborne support vehicle	14 (first phase) + 36 (further order planned)
JFS-M “Joint Fire Support Missile"		Germany	Ground launched Cruise missile	—	Development ongoing with MBDA Deutschland GmbH, KMW and ESG for an artillery ammunition to equip the future multiple rocket launchers. It is a maneuverable, low altitude, stealthy missile, with a range of 499 km. An EMP warhead has been shown as a potential weapon for this missile. It is based on the Taurus KEPD 350. Potential capability as a loitering munition.
5-tons armoured truck, 6×6 chassis “Geschützten Transportfahrzeugen der Zuladungsklasse 5t" (GTF ZLK 5t)	(Illustration)	—	Armoured truck	3,500	Tender process for a framework agreement for up to 3,500 armoured trucks launched in June 2024 over 15 years. 55 trucks as initial order without self-recovery winches and 40 sets of unprotected windows 2,963 without self-recovery winches and 482 with self-recovery, 3,460 sets of unprotected windows to come in follow-up orders
MKK “Mobiler Kommunikationsknoten"		Germany	Mobile armoured communication node	30 (+ option)	Offers: Boxer MKK Piranha IV 8×8 StratCom – "Richtfunkpanzer" with R-905 point-to-point radio system.
	—	Germany	Mobile communication node	40 (+ option)	Potential offer: RMMV HX2 truck equipped with SMAG Fth 40/9 mast system and the same radio system as the MKK selected above
Boxer GBF “Geschützte Bewegliche Führungseinrichtung"	—	Germany	Command vehicle	—
Brückensysteme Rad MKr	—	Germany	AVLB Armoured vehicle-launched bridge	—	Competitors: KMW WFEL Boxer KNDS Leguan (26 m or 2 × 14 m) on a 10×10 Tatra Phoenix (also possible on RMMV HX trucks). GDELS Anaconda MLC80+ (22 m or 2 × 12 m): RMMV HX2 8×8 (with unarmoured cabin) RMMV HX2 10×10 (with armoured cabin)
Bergemittel MKr programme	—	Germany	ARV Armoured recovery vehicle	—	Competitors Boxer ARV with the FFG module RMMV HX2 8×8
Scorpius-G (ELL-8256SB) Scorpius-T (ELL-8257SB)	—	Israel Germany	Scorpius-GLong-distance RFEW, ESM / ECM Scorpius-T Electronic warfare training system	—	Systems to be made by MBDA Deutschland and IAI. Scorpius-G System equipped with a powerful AESA antenna. It is made of highly sensitive and power effective GaN TRMs (Gallium-Nitride Transmitter and Receiver ModuleS). ESM mission: Capable to Detect, distort and degrade enemy radars, and able to keep its effectiveness despite lobe switching. ECM mission: Intercepts, analyzes, locates, tracks and jams radars (airborne, ground FCR, AEW, SAR) Scorpius-T Training system for aircrews and for EW operators. It can emulate a wide variety of scenarios that include realistic, signal dense, realistic environment, including for 5th generation jet fighters

  Order not confirmed yet by the Bundestag

  Equipment in development financed by the Bundestag but no order yet, or competition launched

  Potential equipment in a middle-term future

Army air defences

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity ordered	Notes
Skyranger 30 A3 NNbS program TP3 (Nah- und Nächstbereichs-schutz Teilprojektes 3) P.S. The Bundeswehr will protect again its troops with short range systems against tactical threats.		Germany Switzerland	SHORAD SPAAG Short-range air defence, self-propelled anti-air gun	1 prototype + 18 systems	Contract of €595 million signed in February 2024. Based on a Boxer vehicle, equipped with an Oerlikon Skyranger 30 turret. Weapons: Oerlikon KCE gun using the 30×173mm variant of the AHEAD airburst ammunition Short range SAM missile Stinger Sensors 5 AMMR radar plates, (360° coverage, S-band AESA Multi-Mission Radar) FIRST ("Fast InfraRed Search and Track") TREO compact target tracker (1 HD cooled MWIR thermal camera, 1 HD camera two laser rangefinders, one for air targets one for land targets Complementary elements 8 MAN 15 t armoured resupply trucks 8 workshops 18 training systems
Boxer + IRIS-T SLS "Flugabwehrraketenpanzer " (FlaRakPz) + Boxer "Feuerleiterpanzer" (FltPz) NNbS program TP1 (Nah- und Nächstbereichs-schutz Teilprojektes 1 ) P.S. The Bundeswehr will protect again its troops with short range systems against tactical threats.	—	Germany	SHORAD SAM Short-range air defence, surface-to-air missile	4 fire units (32 launchers)	Subproject 1 of the NNbS program: 1 Fire unit is designed to protect one brigade (corresponds to 20x20 km (400 km2) in high intensity warfare) budget of €600-700 million. The request of the Bundeswehr for the composition of each fire unit was: 1 medium range platoon, 2 launch vehicles, 1 radar, 1 command post 2 short range platoons, each made of 3 launch vehicles, 1 tactical command vehicle Logistic and support vehicles ARGE NNbS (joint venture including Diehl Defence, Rheinmetall Electronics and Hensoldt Sensors) offered the following solution for this phase of the program. Vehicle: Boxer Missile: 6 IRIS-T SLS Mast with IFF and a radar (3D, 360°, AESA): Saab Giraffe Lightweight 1X Hensoldt Spexer Lightweight C2 system: Airbus Fortion IBMS ("Integrated Battle Management Software")
Mowag Eagle V (4×4 and 6×6) + UTF WLS High Mobility SHORAD Squad, part of the NNbS program TP1 (Nah- und Nächstbereichs-schutz Teilprojektes 1) P.S. The Bundeswehr will protect again its troops with short range systems against tactical threats.	(illustration image)	Switzerland Germany	C2 SHORAD SAM Command and control, short-range air defence, surface-to-air missile	—	Subproject 1 of the NNbS program: On top of the, the SWS (SLS Weapon System) of the High mobility SHORAD Squad, additional equipment are planned: CPV, the Close-in Protection Vehicle, a Mowag Eagle V 4×4 equipped with a heavy remote weapon station (30 mm cannon + anti-tank missile) to protect SHORAD squads against UAV and ground ennemi. CCL, Command, Control & Liaison, a fire unit command Air battle management based on a Mowag Eagle V 4×4 or 6×6. It aims at coordinating 6 Squads REL, a reloader truck to support all vehicles of the squad with consumables and munitions. It would be likely based on Mercedes Zetros for its high tactical mobility.
Class 1 UAS anti-drone missile		Germany	SHORAD anti-UAS missile Short-range air defence, anti unmanned aircraft system	—	Class 1 UAS drones have a mass up to 150 kg. The BAAINBw expressed a need for a cheap missile to be used against this kind of drones, and to be equipped to the Skyranger. Such missile doesn't exist and has to be developed. Requirements mentioned include a range of up to 5 km. Potential missiles: MBDA Enforcer Diehl μMissile

  Order not confirmed yet by the Bundestag

  Equipment in development financed by the Bundestag but no order yet, or competition launched

Communications equipment

Model	Origin	Type	Quantity ordered	Notes
L3Harris AN/PRC-117G	United States	Portable radio	2,900	Approved for purchase in September 2024 for €351.4 million. Part of the D-LBO programme, to equip airborne troops, joint fire support teams, special forces and specialized units that need to communicate with allied troops.
L3Harris AN/PRC-160 HF			3,300
Thales TRC 9215-HD	France Germany	VHF Manpack Radio	—	Part of the Thales PR4G family.
Thales TRC 9315-HD		VHF Vehicular  Station	—
Thales SYNAPS-H	France Germany	Portable radio	—

Aircraft

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Role	Quantity ordered	Notes
H145		Germany	Rotorcraft	Multirole attack helicopter	57 (+20 option)	62 ordered by the German military, 5 for the Luftwaffe, 57 for the army. 20 additional ones are on option. HForce equipped with weapons: Thales Scorpion helmet M2 Browning or 20 mm gun pod Rocket pods with FZ275 LGR Anti-tank guided missiles pods

UAVs

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Role	Quantity planned	Notes
EMT Aladin successor	—	—	UAV Fixed-wing	ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance	147 (option for 600)	Tender for the successor of the EMT Aladin
Quantum Vector VTOL FALKE (Fähigkeit des Abfangens von in gesperrte Lufträume eindringenden Kleinfluggeräten durch zivile Einsatzmittel)		Germany	Tiltrotor UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle	C-UAS Counter unmanned air system (Intercepting UAV penetrating restricted airspace)	—	Plan to purchase these drones for every unit that can justify its need. Range of 30 km.

  Equipment in development financed by the Bundestag but no order yet, or competition launched

Equipment known to be in the operational reserve

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Heckler & Koch P7		West Germany	Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum	The P7 was only used for military personal protection by the Feldjäger.
Heckler & Koch G3		West Germany	Battle rifle	Retired as a standard rifle, kept in strategic long-term storage. Most were brought to the G3A3 standard.
Heckler & Koch G3A3ZF		Germany	Designated marksman rifle	Was used an interim solution until the introduction of the G28. The selected G3s were converted to the G3A3ZF DMR version from 2008.
MILAN		France West Germany	ATGM Anti-tank guided missile	Replaced by MELLS (Spike LR)
Flakpanzer Gepard		West Germany Germany	Self Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun	Some were taken out of storage and transferred to Ukraine.

See also

• List of small arms of the Bundeswehr
• List of Bundeswehr ammunition
• List of wheeled vehicles of the Bundeswehr
• List of tracked vehicles of the Bundeswehr
• List of aircraft of the Bundeswehr
• List of active equipment of the German Air Force
• List of active aircraft of the German Navy
• List of active German Navy ships