List of modern equipment of the German Army
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This page contains a list of equipment currently in service with the German Army.
Base equipment[edit]
Camouflage[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flecktarn 5-Farben-Tarndruck |  |  Germany | Fleckentarn, Central-Europe camouflage | Standard camo in use in the German Army since 1991. It is made for temperate climates, typically western / north-west Europe. Its colors are light green (15%), light olive (20%), dark green (35%), brown (20%) and black (10%).[1][2] |
| Multitarn 6-Farben-Tarndruck |  | Germany | Fleckentarn, "Universal camouflage" | In 2016, the Bundeswehr Research Institute for Materials and Operating Materials (WIWeB) developed a universal camouflage following the lead of many allies in their purchase of the MultiCam camouflage for their special forces, and its 6 colours are very close to it.[3] It was developed as the new standard pattern for the Bundeswehr but has yet only entered service with the special forces.[4] |
| Tropentarn 3-Farben-Tarndruck |  | Germany | Fleckentarn, Tropical / desert camouflage | Bundeswehr tropical battle dress uniform for desert and semi-arid regions. It was mostly deployed in Afghanistan. Colors: "sand", brown, green[5] |
| Schneetarn | — | Germany | Fleckentarn, Winter / snow camo | Used by forces trained for these conditions.[6] |
Protection equipment[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gefechtshelm M92 |  | Germany Spain | Combat Helmet | 328,000 | Entered in service in 1992 with the German military[8] The helmet gets covered by a cloth of the German camouflage. |
| Ops Core FAST |  |  United States | Combat Helmet | — | Purchased for elite troops in 2013.[9] |
| Batlskin Viper Gefechtshelm Streitkräfte |  |  Canada Turkey | Combat Helmet | 34,000 (by end 2022) | Selected in 2021 to be an interim helmet, mostly for special forces. A framework agreement was made for up to 20,000 helmets, 5,000 of which were a firm order.[10] The contract was passed with Galvion and Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics. Following the invasion of Ukraine, Germany made the decision to order in several stages 328,008 of these helmets to become the standard.[11] |
| TRIVIUM® head protection system Helmsystems Spezialkräfte | — | Germany | Combat Helmet | — | Contract August 2022 to Hexonia GmbH (German company part of the Norwegian NFM Group) for the special forces.[12][13] The helmet selected has a Multitarn cover, it is based on the Trivium helmet, and is the super high cut variant. |
| Mehler Vario System MOBAST Modulare Ballistische Schutz- und Trageausstattung | — | Germany | Armored vest | 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,[15] a total of 305,000 vests is expected.[16] |
Electronic equipment[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIKRON-D |  |  Greece Germany | Night Vision Goggle | 41,041 sets of NVG (10,212 headwear) [17] | Part of the IdZ program. Technology, using residual light amplifier tubes and an integrated infrared illuminator using white phosphor:
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| 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.[20] Technology: Residual light amplification and thermography. |
| AIM HuntIR "WBG-HaWa-Inf" | — | Germany | Thermal sight | — | Supplied by Diehl BGT Defence (formerly "AIM Infrarot-Module").[21] 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,[22] as part of the IdZ program. |
| IRV 900 A2 | — | Germany | Thermal sight | — | Thermal sight attachment provided by Hensoldt[23] |
| Hensoldt ZO 4x30i |  | Germany | Intermediate Range Targeting Optic | — | Can be combined with NSV 600, 4 times magnifier[24] |
| Hensoldt Zeiss NSV 80 |  | Germany | Thermal sight | — | [25] |
| Hensoldt NSV 600 | — | Germany | Thermal sight | — | Night sight attachment provided by Hensoldt, as part of the IdZ program. |
| Zeiss RSA reflex sight | .jpg) | Germany | Red dot sight | — | Short range collimator sight for close quarters combat,[22] 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".[26] |
| LLM-VarioRay |  | Germany | Laser Sight / Tactical light | 130,000 | Laser / light module accessory attached to weapons, supplied by Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics GmbH.[27] The order is from 2021, and it intends to equip the infantry and all dismounted fighting forces, it is part of the IdZ program. |
| FHK 19 |  | Germany | Emergency signaling | — | Emergency signaling device for aviation and helicopter crews |
Small arms[edit]
| 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.[28] |
| GAK 4 |  |  Switzerland | Pocket knife | 85mm blade | The GAK 4 pocket knife from Victorinox replaced the old GAK 1 from the Bundeswehr in 2009.[29] |
| Handguns | |||||
| 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 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.[30] Used by combat swimmers and other special forces, primarily the Navy. |
| Heckler & Koch USP Heckler & Koch P12 | _noBG.png) | Germany | Semi-automatic pistol | 11.43x23mm (.45 ACP) | Equivalent to the P8 in .45 ACP calibre. The P12 is managed by the specialised forces. |
| 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 special forces 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. |
| Heckler & Koch P2A1 Heckler & Koch P2A1 |  | Germany | Flare gun | 26.5mm | Flare gun for signaling and battlefield illumination |
| 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. |
| Heckler & Koch MP5K | _noBG.png) | West Germany | Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | The weapon is only used by KSK and Feldjäger soldiers. |
| Heckler & Koch MP7A1 |  | Germany | PDW | 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).[30] |
| Assault rifles & Battle rifles | |||||
| Heckler & Koch G36A2 |  | 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,[31] 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.[30] 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.[32] Accessories:
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| Heckler & Koch HK417 G27P |  | 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.[35] |
| 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).[36][37] |
| Precision rifles | |||||
| Accuracy International AWM G22 | _noBG.png){kind=small} |  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 Stand A2.[38] (AWM) |
| Accuracy International AWM-F G23 |  | United Kingdom | Bolt action sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Operation-related immediate requirement (for SFOR) of 58 Bolt-action sniper rifles of the AWM-F type (without modifications) before the actual introduction as G22. |
| Accuracy International AWC G25 | — | United Kingdom | Bolt action sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Used by the KSK[39] |
| 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.[40][41] 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.[42][43] |
| 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). |
| 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.[44]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. |
| 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.[30] |
| 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.[30] |
| 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.[30][45] |
| Heckler & Koch 11A1 G8A1 | .JPG) | 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.[46] |
| M2HB Browning MG50-1 | .jpg) | 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.[47] |
| Shotguns | |||||
| Remington Model 870 |  | Germany | 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 is being replaced by 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.[48] |
| 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. |
| Grenades and grenade launchers | |||||
| DM51 |  | 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. |
| DM41 |  | West Germany | Fragmentation grenade | 60.1mm | This fragmentation hand grenade was one of the standard hand grenades of the Bundeswehr. The practice hand grenade of the DM41 bears the designation DM48. |
| DM45 | — | Germany | Smoke hand grenade | — | In service since mid-1990s. [49] 962,860 additional ordered in 2024, up to 1.5 million smoke hand grenade in framework agreement. [50] |
| Heckler & Koch HK69A1 |  | West Germany | Grenade launcher | 40×46mm LV | The 40mm grenade pistol is a standalone secondary weapon. |
| Heckler & Koch AG36 |  | Germany | Grenade launcher | 40×46mm LV | Replacing the HK69A1; Bundeswehr designation "AG-40". The AG36 grenade pistol can be mounted on the G36 assault rifle. |
| Heckler & Koch GMG |  | Germany | Automatic grenade launcher | 40×53mm HV | Bundeswehr designation "Granatmaschinenwaffe 40mm". Sometimes used as vehicle armament on vehicles such as the TPz Fuchs, Mungo ESK, Boxer, or Fennek.[51] |
| Rheinmetall DM131 | Germany | Grenade, airburst munition | 40×53mm HV | Additional order in February 2024 for €22.9 million [52] | |
| Rheinmetall DM158 | Germany | Practice grenade | 40×53mm HV | 200,000 additional rounds ordered in February 2024 for €7.18 million [52] | |
| 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".[53] |
| RGW 60 |  | Germany | Light rocket launcher | 60mm | Used by the Special forces. 1,087 additional ordered in 2020
(light variant of RGW 90) |
| RGW 90 MATADOR |  | Germany Israel  Singapore | Anti-tank rocket launcher | 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 | 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.[55] |
| MILAN |  | France West Germany | Anti-tank guided missile | 115mm | Being replaced by MELLS |
| MELLS Spike-LR |  | Israel Germany | Anti-tank guided missile | 152mm | Spike-LR variant, locally designated MELLS and manufactured by EuroSpike GmbH, to be mounted on Puma and Marder infantry fighting vehicles, on Wiesel vehicles and to be used with the infantry.[56][57] |
| Mines[58] | |||||
| 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.[59] |
| FFV 028 DM 31 |  | Sweden | Anti-tank mine | — | Laid by trailer, 1.2 million were produced for Bundeswehr[59] |
| Light mortars | |||||
| RSG60 | — | Germany | Infantry mortar | 60mm | Developed by Rheinmetall for the German Army and the KSK special forces[60] |
| Weapon stations | |||||
| FLW 100 Fernbedienbare leichte Waffenstation |  | Germany | Remote controlled weapon station | 7.62mm | 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.[61] |
| FLW 200 Fernbedienbare leichte Waffenstation |  | Germany | Remote controlled weapon station | 12.7mm | 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.[61] |
| FLW 200 Fernbedienbare leichte Waffenstation with Heckler & Koch GMG |  | Germany | Remote controlled weapon station | 40mm | Installed on Fennek |
| KUKA E6 II A1 |  | Germany | Turret | 20mm | 133 installed on Wiesel 1 AWC. Equipped with Rheinmetall Mk 20 RH-202 20mm autocannon. |
| Helicopter weapons | |||||
| M3P Browning Sch MG M3P | .jpg) | Belgium | Gun pod | 12.7×99mm NATO | Used with the EC665 Tiger. Gun pod with 400 cartridges.[62][63] |
| 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.[64] Rocket pods with 7 rockets (FZ233/FZ220), 12 tubes (FZ231/FZ219) or 19 rockets (FZ225/FZ207) [65] |
| PARS 3 LR Panzerabwehr-Raketensystem der dritten Generation mit langer Reichweite | .JPG)
| France Germany | Anti-tank guided missile | 159 mm | Missile developed for the EC665 Tiger, operated on 4-missile pods.[66] 680 missiles purchased, range 6 km. |
| HOT-3 | .JPG)
| France Germany | Anti-tank guided missile | 150 mm | Missile used with the EC665 Tiger, operated on 4-missile pods. |
| ATAS Air-to-air Stinger | .JPG) | United States | Air-to-air missile | 70 mm | Missile used with the EC665 Tiger, operated on 2-missile pods.[62] |
Vehicles[edit]
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.[67][68][69]
Main Battle tanks[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopard 2A5 KWS II |  | Germany | 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[70]
Following that some were sold and upgraded:
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| Leopard 2A6 |  | Germany | Main battle tank | 68 | 225 Leopard 2 were upgraded to A6 standard:[72]
The German Army also purchased:
Some of those were upgraded/transferred:
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| Leopard 2A6 A3 |  | Germany | Main battle tank | 34 | Leopard 2A6 upgraded with new Peri R17A3 commander optronics. |
| Leopard 2A6M | .jpg) | Germany | Main battle tank | 20 | Leopard 2A6 with better anti-mine protection. |
| Leopard 2A6 MA3 |  | Germany | Main battle tank | 50 | Leopard 2A6M upgraded with new Peri R17A3 commander optronics.
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| Leopard 2A7V |  | Germany | Main battle tank | 104 | All delivered as of November 2023, made of:[80][77]
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Armored fighting vehicles, armored personal carriers and reconnaissance vehicles[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spz Puma "Schützenpanzer Puma" | .jpg) | Germany | Infantry fighting vehicle | 350 (active in 2022) + 50 ordered (2023) | The Puma is replacing the Marder.[81] A first batch of 350 was ordered.[82] Rheinmetall is to standardise the first batch of Pumas under a 1.04 billion euros contract.[83] A potential order for the second batch comprising 229 Pumas was announced in March 2022.[84] Ammunition: [85]
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| Spz Marder 1 |  | West Germany | Infantry fighting vehicle | 362 (2023) | 200 to be upgraded to version 1A5 A1; will remain in service beyond 2025.[86][87] 260 Marder will receive modern thermal imaging systems for gunner and commander.[88] Over 170 new drivers night vision sights were ordered as well[89] while 71 vehicles are receiving new engines.[90] 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.[91] |
| Wiesel 1/2 | | West Germany Germany | Tankette / Armored weapons carrier (Waffenträger) | ~ 400 | Wiesel 1s are undergoing a service life extension programme, with their TOWs being replaced by MELLS[92] in addition to armour upgrades.[93] In non-airborne infantry units, the Wiesel weapon carriers are to be replaced by turreted Boxers.[94] |
| GTK Boxer Gepanzerte Transport-Kraftfahrzeug Boxer | APC (256):
Command Post (65):
Ambulance (72):
| Germany  Netherlands | APC | 403 | Among the purchases to replace the M113A3G and the TPz Fuchs. Orders:
Drive module variants:
Mission module variants
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| TPz Fuchs "Transportpanzer Fuchs" |  | West Germany | APC | 684 | In 2018, the status of the Fuchs in the Bundeswehr was: |
| Fennek "Spähwagen Fennek" |  | Germany Netherlands | Reconnaissance vehicle | 247 | 202 ordered initially
+ 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[99] + 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" |  | Germany | Infantry mobility vehicle, MRAP | 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[100]) |
| Eagle IV "Geschütztes Führungs- und Funktionsfahrzeug Eagle IV" | GFF 2:  Ambulance: .jpg) | Switzerland Germany | Infantry mobility vehicle, MRAP | 495 | 453 Armoured Command and Operations Vehicle (GFF2), (25 urgently + 173, 60 and 195)[101][102] 42 Ambulance version ordered in 2009 (20)[102] and 2011 (22)[103] |
| Eagle V "Geschütztes Führungs- und Funktionsfahrzeug Eagle V" |  | Switzerland Germany | Infantry mobility vehicle, MRAP | 176 | Ordered in 2013 in "Armored Command and Operations Vehicle" (GFF2) variant [104][105] |
| YAK |  | Switzerland Germany | MRAP | 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 |
| DURO III |  | Switzerland | MRAP | 30 | [106] |
| Enok "Geschütztes Führungs- und Funktionsfahrzeug Enok" |  | Germany Austria | Armored car | 221 | GFF 1 class.[107] Mainly used by special forces (KSK) and the military police (Feldjäger).
|
| ESK Mungo "Einsatzfahrzeug Spezialisierte Kräfte Mungo" |  | Germany | MRAP, | > 400 | Mainly used by airborne forces, GFF 1.[109] |
| M113A3G |  | United States | APC / Weapons carrier | 222 | 222. initially, significantly fewer remain in specialist roles 48 mortar carriers remain operational[110] (2017), in addition to ABRA ground surveillance radar carriers |
| BV 206S |  | Sweden | Tracked articulated vehicle | 347 | 189 armoured model and 158 standard models, used mainly by mountain troops. |
Artillery[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PzH 2000 A2 "Panzerhaubitze 2000A2" |  | Germany | Self-propelled artillery | 134 (+22 on order) | Germany received 185 PzH 2000 between 1998 and 2002. Some were sold: Prior to the transfer to Ukraine in 2022, 108 were in service, 40 in storage. Since then, the ones in storage are being restored.[111][98] 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 1.9kW 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.[112] |
| M270A1 MLRS "Mittleres Artilleriraketensystem II" (MARS II) | _Bundeswehr.jpg) | United States | Self Propelled Multiple rocket launcher | 33 | 38 were planned to remain in service as of 2014,[113][114] 5 donated to Ukraine[115] The weapons used by Germany are the MLRS (M26 AT2), and GMLRS (M31, M31A1, M32) and 110 mm rockets |
| M120 Mortar[116] | M113 G A2 "PzMrs" .jpg) | Germany | Heavy mortar | 86 | Variants in service:[114]
It uses a PERI-R16A1 panoramic periscope and a K12mA2 fixed collimator.[118][119] |
| Ammunition | |||||
| DM131 | — | Germany | 155mm shells | — | Unguided, manufactured by Rheinmetall[120] with 40 km of range. Standard shells in use in the Bundeswehr, such as the DM121, only have a 30 km range.[121] |
| DM702 SMArt 155 |   | Germany | 155mm shells | — | 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).[122] 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.[123][124] |
| Vulcano 155 | — |  Italy Germany | 155mm shells | — | Developed by Leonardo and joined later by Diehl BGT Defence.[125][126]
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| 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) |
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Utility vehicles and unarmoured personal carriers[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 250 GD "Wolf" |  | 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.[127] |
| Mercedes G300 CDI Greenliner | _(cropped).jpg) | 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.[128][129] |
Nissan:
|  |  Japan | Utility vehicle | 1,043 | Nissan purchased in 2009, vehicle used by the Feldjäger and other German units.[130] |
| Toyota Land Cruiser "Hirsch" |  (illustration image) | Japan | Utility vehicle | — | Owned by BwFuhrparkService GmbH which supplies the Bundeswehr.[131] Several variants, including military police, unmarked for special forces, for embassy and VIP transport[132] |
| Toyota Hilux |  (illustration image) | Japan | Utility vehicle | — | Owned by BwFuhrparkService GmbH which supplies the Bundeswehr.[131] Several variants, including military police, unmarked for special forces, for VIP transport[132][133] |
| Volkswagen T3/T4/T6 | _138_ies.jpg) _03.JPG) | Germany | Utility van | — | |
| BMW G 650 GS |  | Germany | Motorcycle | — | [134] |
| BMW F 850 GS |  | Germany | Motorcycle | — | [135] |
| BMW R 1150 RT |  (illustration image) | Germany | Motorcycle | — | Used by the military police for escorts.[136] |
| BMW R 1200 RT |  | Germany | Motorcycle | — | [135] |
| KTM 400 LS-E Military |  | Austria | Motorcycle | — | |
| ATV Polaris MV 850 | — | — | Quad bike with rubber tracks | — | 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.[137] |
Special forces vehicles[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defenture Mammoth "Mittleres Aufklärungs und Gefechts-fahrzeug" (AGF2), or "Mittleres taktisches Unterstützungs-fahrzeug Kommando" (UFK) |  | Netherlands | Mobility platform | 80 | 80 ordered in 2021, through the programs:
The Mammoth is an 8.8 tons armoured vehicle (3.5 tons payload).[139] It will be transportable by helicopter (suspended). Four variants are planned. |
| 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.[140] |
| Polaris MRZR-D4 "Leichtes luftlandefähiges Utility Terrain Vehicle" (LL UTV) |  | United States | Air Mobile Utility Terrain Vehicle | 65 | First batch of 65 vehicles.[141] A framework agreement for a total of up to 148 vehicles.[142] Version of the Polaris MRZR-D4, known as the Leichtes luftlandefähiges Utility Terrain Vehicle in the German Armed Forces. |
| Yamaha Grizzly 450 EPS |  | Japan | ATV | — | [143] |
Logistics[edit]
Vehicle transport[edit]
| 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.[144] |
| 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.
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| Rheinmetall HX81 tractorAlso known as "Elefant 2", And in the Bundeswehr, known as:"SaZgM", or "Sattelzugmaschine" | .JPG) | 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. |
| SaAnh 70t mil |  | Germany | Tank transport trailer | 31 (end 2022) | Primarily designed to transport Leopard 2 A6M and A7V Framework contract by the BAAINBw for up to 249 trailers.[151][145] |
Tactical logistic trucks[edit]
| 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).[152] |
| MAN KAT1 | _truck_-_August_2011_-_01.jpg) | West Germany | Military truck | 8,000 | Phased out in favour of UTF family of vehicles (RMMV HX2). |
| MULTI 2 15t, milgl MULTI A4 FSA, chassis 32,486, 8×8 |  | Germany | Armoured tactical truck | 157 | [153][154] |
| UTF WLS 5t, Ungeschütztes Transportfahrzeug, HX42M 6×6 |  | Germany | Military truck | — | Replacing the KAT1[155] |
| UTF WLS Ungeschütztes Transportfahrzeug, HX44M 8×8 |  | Germany | Unarmoured tactical truck | 3,000 (May 2022)[156] | Order - 2017 Delivery - 2018 - 2027 Selected to replace the MAN KAT1. 2,271 vehicles were ordered in several batches and have already been produced. In 2020, a framework agreement for the production of up to 4,000 trucks has been signed and is ongoing. In 2024, the quantity is planned to be increased to 6,500 vehicles through a new framework agreement. [157] |
| 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.[158] |
| Iveco Trakker Strassentankwagen |  | Italy Germany | Armoured Tank truck | 133 | 133 ordered in 2015[159] |
| TEP 90[160] Truppenentgiftungsplatz |  | Italy | CBRN defense, Mobile decontamination system | 73 | Ordered in 2006, decontamination truck |
Civilian trucks operated by "BwFuhrparkService GmbH"[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scania SLT 650 Schwer-lasttransporter |  (illustration image) | Sweden | Tank transporter | 40 | The Scania 650 S A8x6/4HA is the new heavy-duty transporter of the Bundeswehr from 2022:[161][162]
|
| Scania R410 |  | Sweden | Semi Truck - Military | 130 | In service since 2017[164] |
| RMMV TGS Abrollkipper, 8×4 | _with_hooklift.jpg) (illustration image) | Austria Germany | Military Truck | 342 | In service since 2020[165][166] Hydraulic hooklift to transport platforms and containers. |
| RMMV TGS 26.440 BL, 6×4 | .jpg) (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 | .jpg) | Italy | Military truck | 47 | Ordered in 2006, in service since 2007.[167] |
| Iveco Eurocargo ML 140 E 24W, 4×4, 5t | 
| Italy | Military truck | 180 | Ordered in 2006, in service since 2007.[167] |
| Iveco Eurocargo ML 150 E 28WS, 4×4, 5t | — | Italy | Military truck | 280 | [168] |
| Iveco Trakker AT380T 45W 6×6, 15t | .jpg) | Italy | Military truck | — | [169] |
| Iveco Trakker AT 450 E6, 6x6, 15t | — | Italy | Military truck | — | [170] |
| Mercedes ATEGO (1018 A), 4×4 | — | Germany | Military truck | — | "hümS"[171] "commercially available vehicle modified for military use" |
| Mercedes AXOR 18.290, 4×4 |  | Germany | Military truck | 1700[172] / 846[173] | In service since 2007.[172] Standard swap body (developed by the company Sonntag Fahrzeugbau) |
| Mercedes Unimog 5000 2t hümS gl |  | Germany | Military truck | 650 | "hümS"[174] "commercially available vehicle modified for military use" |
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Engineering equipment[edit]
Combat engineering equipment[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dachs 2A1 | .jpg) | West Germany | Engineering vehicle | 83 | Based on Leopard 1 chassis. Project to part-replace ongoing. |
| Keiler |  | West Germany | Mine-clearing vehicle | 24 | |
| PiPz 3 Kodiak AEV |  | Switzerland Germany | Engineering vehicle | 44 | Replacing the Dachs. |
| Biber |  | West Germany | Armored vehicle-launched bridge | 40 | |
| Leguan "Gefechtsfeldbrücke Leguan" |  | Germany | Armored vehicle-launched bridge | 7 | It will eventually replace the fleet of Biber AVLB.
|
| M3 Amphibious Rig Schwimmschnellbrücke Amphibie |  | Germany | Amphibious bridge layer | 30 | |
| MAMBA | — | Germany | Ultra lightweight footbridge | — | [175] |
| MLC-70 Wegenmatsysteem |  | 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).
|
| Motorboot 3[176] |  | 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 | — | [177] |
Recovery vehicles and cranes[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPz3 Büffel ARV |  | Germany | Armored recovery vehicle | 73 | Based on Leopard 2, 75 in service in 2021,[178] 2 transferred to Ukraine in 2023.[179] |
| EH/W 200 Bison - Type 2 "Schweres geschütztes Berge- und Abschleppfahrzeug", or "sgeBAFz"[180] | 
| Germany Austria | Armored 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.
|
| Liebherr G-BKF Geschütztes Berge- und Kranfahrzeug | — | Germany | Armored recovery vehicle / Mobile crane | 33 | 33 Liebherr G-BKF (Geschutztes Bergekranfahrzeug) were ordered in 2017, deliveries 2017-2021.[186] It is made of 2 winches, a towing lifting system, and a telescopic boom.[187]
It is intended to replace the FAUN BKF 35-4. |
| 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.[186] 2 Crane types:
Specifications:
Intended to be used mostly as a construction crane, to load / unload containers and to recover vehicles (upside down, stuck, damaged).[188] |
| Liebherr FKL Liebherr Fahrzeugkran leicht | _der_Bundeswehr.jpg) | Germany | Mobile crane | 251 | In service since 1991, lifting capacity of 10t.[189] 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 | _005_ies.jpg) | Germany | Mobile crane | 208 | In service since 1994, lifting capacity of 20t.[190] 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.[191] |
| 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.[191] |
| 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.[191] |
| 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.[191] |
| Tadano Faun FKS ATF 120-5 "Obelix" Fahrzeugkran schwer All-Terrain Fahrzeugkran | _(17).JPG) | 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.[191] |
Construction and handling equipment[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALFINGER Crayler Feldladegerät FLG 140 1,3t (4×4) |  (illustration image) | 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.[192] |
| 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.[193] |
| MANITOU MHT 950L Feldumschlaggerät FUG 4t (4×4) |  | France | Telescopic handler | — | Unloading containers and preparing palets.[194] |
| MERLO TF 45.11 T-170 | — | Italy | Telescopic handler | — | Capacity 4.5 tons.[195][135] |
| HERBST-SMAG Orion V | — | Germany | Reach stacker | 18 | In service since 2014, capacity of 24 tons, can stack up 3 containers height.[196] |
| Konecranes SMV 2216 TC3 | — | Germany | Reach stacker | 39 | Purchased in 2020, 26 tons capability, and can stack up 3 containers height[196] |
| Hyster RS46-33CH | — | United States | Reach stacker | 9 | Selected in October 2020 for heavy needs.[197][198] Capacity to lift 46 tons, and to stack up 5 containers. |
| AHLMANN AS1600 |  (illustration image) | Netherlands | Wheel loader | — | 4,12 t capacity[135] |
| Liebherr 574 |  | Germany | Wheel loader | — | 4.5 m³ bucket.[199] |
| CAT 953 Laderaupe |  | United States | Track loader | — | [135] |
| CAT 316F Zeppelin |  | United States | Excavator | — | [135] |
| JCB HMEE Loader Hochmobiler Geschützter Baggerlader |  | United States | Armored Backhoe Loader | 7 | Purchased in 2013.[200] |
| 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[135][201] |
Demining, route clearance and explosive ordinance disposal[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuchs 1A8 KAI (Kampfmittelaufklärung) | — | Germany | EOD | 5 | Developed by Rheinmetall in 2012. Equipped with a high-precision multi-jointed manipulator (10 m range)[202][203] |
| MEOD Manipulationsfahrzeug tEODor |  | Germany | Unmanned ground vehicle, | 10 | Aerovironment (formerly Telerob GmbH) Transported by the Rheinmetall YAK |
| Rheinmetall RCSys DEU Route Clearance Systeme[204] | — | Germany Switzerland | Route Clearance, demining system | 11 | 7 packages ordered in 2011, 4 additional in 2019.[205] A RC SYS is composed of:
|
| 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[206] |
Specialized equipment and vehicles[edit]
Communications[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SATCOM |  | Germany | Ground station for Satellite communications system | — | [207] |
| 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.[208] |
| 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.[208] |
| TÜtrSys Terrestrisches Übertragungssystem |  | Germany | Strategic communication system | — | 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[edit]
| 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.[209][210] 1 CoBRA was transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.[211] |
| ABRA radar Artillerie - Beobachtungsradar |  | Germany France | Counter-battery and | 35 | A M113 A1 GE equipped with a French radar system, RATAC-S ("RAdar de Tir pour L`Artillerie de Campagne").[212] This variant is from the 1990s, it will be retired by 2027. Its successor is the system BARÜ.[213] |
| PARA (Panzeraufklärungs M113 ABRA radar) |  | Germany France | Surface search, | — | Based on the Tpz Fuchs, and equipped with a RASIT radar It will be retired by 2027. Its successor is the system BARÜ.[213] |
| 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.[214] |
| 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).[215][216] It was ordered in 2021, is being delivered (2022-24). It will replace: |
| Ground Alerter 10 (GA10) | — | Germany | C-RAM Ground Alerter System | 5 | 5 GA10 ordered in 2021, Thales will deliver all systems by 2024.[217] 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[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoGeFa Mobile and Protected Signals Intelligence | — | Germany Switzerland | Mobile SIGINT | — | Platform Rheinmetall Yak |
| Hummel |  | Germany | Electronic warfare | — | Jam radio and comms |
| KWS RMB TPz Fuchs Kampfwertsteigerung Radio Multiband |  | Germany | Electronic warfare | — | SIGINT, it analyzes the radar signal, locates them. It is part of the Cyber and Information Space organization ("Organisationsbereich Cyber- und Informationsraum").[218] Equipped with a 12m antenna mast. |
| EloKa "Peiler" |  | Germany | Electronic warfare | — | 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[219] |
| EloKa |  | Germany | Electronic warfare | — | Jams HF, VHF, UHF and GSM signals, it is used as a protection against IED detonated by a receptor. TPz-1 A8A17 CG20+ |
UAVs[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Role | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT Luna X-2000 |  | Germany | UAV Fixed-wing | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | 81 | Currently being replaced by LUNA NG[220] (In 2013, 81 usable, 52 losses[221]) |
| EMT Luna NG/B HUSAR = Hocheffizientes, unbemanntes System zur abbildenden Aufklärung in mittlerer Reichweite) |  | Germany | UAV Fixed-wing | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | 20 | Replacing LUNA and KZO[222]
|
| Rheinmetall KZO |  | Germany | UAV Fixed-wing | ISTAR Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance | 43 | Currently being replaced by LUNA NG[220][221] |
| EMT Aladin Abbildende Luftgestützte Aufklärungsdrohne im Nächstbereich |  | Germany | UAV Fixed-wing | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | 290 | As of 2013, 290 were in service, and 30 were lost (22 destroyed, 8 missing)[221] |
| Quantum Vector VTOL
|  | Germany | UAV Tiltrotor | C-UAS Counter unmanned air system (Intercepting UAV penetrating restricted airspace) | — | 14 Expected to arrive in service in the Bundeswehr in 2023.[223][224] Developed for airport safety, air traffic safety, police use and military use. |
| AirRobot AR 100-B |  | Germany | Miniature UAV Multicopter | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | 163 | [225] |
| AirRobot AR 100-H | — | Germany | Miniature UAV Multicopter | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | 145 | 145 ordered, to arrive from 2023. Dubbed MIKADO in German Army service[220] |
| AirRobot AR 200 | _116_ies.jpg) | Germany | Miniature UAV Multicopter | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | — | [226] |
| Black Hornet Nano |  |  Norway | Micro UAV Multicopter | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | 30 | |
| DJI Phantom 4 |  |  China | Commercial UAV Multicopter | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | 30 | [227] |
| DJI Matrice 200 |  | China | Commercial UAV Multicopter | ISR Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance | 60 | [227] |
Aircraft of the German Army Aviation Corps[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Role | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurocopter EC665 Tiger UHT | .jpg) | Germany France Spain | Rotorcraft | Attack helicopter | 51 | 68 delivered, 2 crashes, 15 used for spare parts. |
| NH90 TTH | .jpg) | Germany France Italy Netherlands | Rotorcraft | Utility helicopter | 82 | 40 in TGEA variant 42 in TGEE variant |
| Airbus H145 LUH SAR |  | Germany | Rotorcraft | Search and rescue | 7 | Replaces the UH-1 Iroquois[228] |
| Airbus Helicopters H135 |  | Germany | Rotorcraft | Trainer | 19 |
Future equipment and equipment in production[edit]
Electronic equipment[edit]
| 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). [231]
Made of:3M Peltor with the ComTac VIII headset and CeoTronics AG with CT-Multi PTT 1C and 3C. |
Small arms[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckler & Koch 437 "G39" |  (Illustration) | Germany | Carbine / | 176 ordered in February 2024 for the special forces. A total of 988 rifles is intended to replace the HK MP5SD.[232] It is chambered in 7.62x35 mm (.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 millions),[233] the deliveries will start in 2024. Specifications:
Initial funding of €25 million euro has been approved by the Bundestag for minimum:[234]
|
| Steyr Arms GL40 A1 | _LHS.jpg) | Austria | Under-barrel grenade launcher | 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): [237]
|
| MBDA Enforcer "Leichtes Wirkmittel 1800+" |  | Germany | Anti-armour guided missile | Ordered in December 2019, first to be operational in 2024.[238]
Range up to 2,000 meters. |
| PARM 2 "Deutsches Modell 22" | (illustration former variant) | Germany | Anti-tank Off-route mine | Ordered to TDW in October 2023 for a delivery from 2026:[240]
Range increased to 4 – 100 meters (from 2 – 40 meters). (Replacement for the mines sent to Ukraine). |
| BaWa SysPi SpezKr Bw “Basiswaffe des Systems Pistole Spezialkräfte der Bundeswehr" | — | — | Pistol | BAAINBw published in February 2023 a call for bid for the "System Pistole Spezialkräfte" program. It is a framework contract (7 years) for the production and delivery of new pistols for the special forces. The system is intended to replace the H&K P30 and the P9A1 (Glock 17 3rd generation).[242] Among the up to 6,500 pistols (3,200 standard, 3,300 compact ones), some are for other components of the special forces (Navy, Air Force). |
| KoWa SysPi SpezKr Bw “Kompaktwaffe des Systems Pistole Spezialkräfte der Bundeswehr" | — | — | Compact pistol | |
| G26 “Scharfschützenwaffe kurze Reichweite" (SSchtzWa, kRw) | — | — | Designated marksman rifle, | BAAINBw published in February 2023 a tender for a short range precision rifle. It is for a framework contract with 7 years of production and maintenance of 145 rifles.[243] It is intended for the military police and the special forces.[244] |
Vehicles[edit]
| Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity ordered | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopard 2A7 A1 | .jpg) | | MBT | 17 | Order - November 2021 Delivery - 2024 - 2025 New variant equipped with Active Protection System Trophy. KMW manufactured 17 new chassis, Bundeswehr supplied 17 turrets of the Leopard 2A6A3 variant.[79] |
| Leopard 2A8 |  | | MBT | 18 (+105 option) | Order - May 2023[245] Delivery - 2025 Intent to replace the 18 Leo 2A6 transferred to Ukraine, and restart the production of tanks. 18 ordered for €525.6 million + option for 105 for €2.9 billion.[246] |
| Spz Puma "Schützenpanzer Puma" | | | IFV | 50 (+option for 179) | Order - May 2023 Delivery - 2025 - 2027 50 additional Puma to be delivered from end of 2025, until beginning of 2027.[247][248] |
| GTK Boxer CRV "Schwerer Waffenträger Infanterie" (sWaTrg Inf) |  |  | IFV | 123 | Heavy Weapons Carrier selected to replace the Wiesel "weapon carrier" (MK / TOW variants) for the Jägertruppe light infantry units.[249] |
| GTK Boxer JFST Prototype "Joint Fire Support Teams" |  | | APC | 2 (+ option for 79) | Order - October 2021[252] Delivery prototype - 2024-26, 2 Boxer JFST Delivery 1st batch - 2027-28, 43 Boxer JFST Delivery 2nd batch - 2028-31, 36 Boxer JFST[253] 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
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| Eagle V 6x6 "mgSanKfz" | — |  | Armored | 80 | Order - 2020[254] Delivery - from July 2023 to December 2024[255] Program "mittleres geschütztes Ambulanzfahrzeug" |
| ATF Dingo 2 Variant A4.1 | | | Infantry mobility vehicle, MRAP | 50 (+ option for 183) | The Bundestag approved the purchase of 50 Dingo after 50 were supplied to the Ukrainian Army.[256] 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.[100] |
| Rheinmetall "Caracal" | | | 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.[257] Among those, 1004 Caracal are for the German Army (Luftlandebrigade 1, Gebirgsjägerbrigade 23 and the KSK).[257] An additional order for 1,050 vehicles for the German Army is expected eventually.[257] |
| BVS10 Mk2b |  | | ATV | 367 (+ option for 233) | 1st Order (140) - December 2022[258] 2nd Order (227) - March 2023[259] Delivery - from 2025 Program "Collaborative All-Terrain Vehicles" (CATV) with the Royal Marines (UK) and the Swedish Army. |
| PzH 2000 | | | SPH | 22 (+ 6 in option) | Orders: Delivery - from 2025 |
| PULS |  | Israel | MLRS | 5 | 5 PULS in collaboration with the Netherlands to compensate for the 5 M270 transferred to Ukraine. A first system is expected to be delivered in 2023.[261] |
| UTF WLS |  | | Tactical truck | 4,000 | Order - 2020 Delivery - 2022 - 2027 Selected in 2017 to replace the MAN KAT1. 2,271 vehicles have been ordered in several batches. In 2020, a framework agreement for the production of 4,000 trucks has been signed and is ongoing. |
| Leopard 2A6 A3 Driver school Leopard 2A7V |  | | 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.[262] An option for 32 additional driver training tanks for €277 million (this tranche can be used for foreign clients) |
| GTK Boxer RadSPz "Radschützenpanzer " (RadSPz) | | | Infantry fighting vehicle | 150 | Order + contract expected in 2024, all to be delivered by 2029. [263] Potential turrets: - Rheinmetall LANCE (all German)[263] - KNDS RCT-30 (same as on the SPz Puma) [264] |
| Luftbeweglicher Waffenträger “LuWa" | — |  | Tankette / Waffenträger | Pre-series vehicles + 89 | Light Air-transportable Armoured Fighting Vehicle to replace the Wiesel in the airborne units.[265] The program is in a development phase. The tender for the vehicle was launched in September 2023.[266] One of the potential competitor is the GSD LuWa proposed by Armoured Car Systems GmbH (ACS), Flensburger Fahrzeugbau (FFG) and Valhalla Turrets. |
| TPz Fuchs Successor | Patria 6×6
|  | APC | — | 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 [267] to replace the TPz Fuchs. In November 2023 though, 2 additional vehicles were considered as potential competitors. The Bundeswehr will select between the:[268] A decision is planned for 2024, and it's planned to be financed by the €100 billion special fund. |
| Spähfahrzeug Next Generation “SpähFz NG" | Pandur Evo
| or or | 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.[269] Expected competitors, >20 tons and 6×6. |
| ZukSysIndF mRw “Zukünftiges System Indirektes Feuer mittlere Reichweite". | RCH-155
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| and/or | Self-Propelled Howitzer | 168 | The "Future System, Indirect Fire, Longer-Range” program has for intention to modernize and broaden the artillery capabilities.[270] The Bundeswehr mentions an objective of 168 new wheeled Self-Propelled Howitzer. The expected candidates are:
In October 2023, the RCH-155 was mentioned as likely selected in October 2023 because the Rheinmetall option is not technologically mature enough. Regarding the number, the budget currently available for that program is around €1.3-1.4 billion, not enough for the Bundeswehr target of 168.[261] 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. [273] The delivery is expected to take place from 2026 to 2031.[261] |
| ZukSysIndF gRw “Zukünftiges System Indirektes Feuer großer Reichweite". | M142 HIMARS
|  and or and | MLRS | 80 | The "Future System, Indirect Fire, Longer-Range” program has for intention to modernize and broaden the artillery capabilities.[270] This program also includes MLRS for which, 80 are expected on top of the M270. The expected candidates are:
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| JFS-M “Joint Fire Support Missile" | _JFS-M.jpg) | | Ground launched | — | Development ongoing with MBDA Deutschland GmbH, KMW and ESG for an artillery ammunition to equip the future multiple rocket launchers.[276] 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. |
| Scorpius-G (ELL-8256SB) Scorpius-T (ELL-8257SB) | — | | Scorpius-GLong-distance RFEW, ESM / ECM Scorpius-T Electronic warfare training system | — | Systems to be made by
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