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The Bundeswehr has commissioned Rheinmetall to deliver over 2,000 military transport vehicles. The order includes unprotected logistics vehicles in the 4×4 (3.5 t), 6×6 (5 t), and 8×8 (15 t) variants and has a total value of €1.015 billion gross. This order is part of a framework contract concluded in 2024, which encompasses up to 6,500 vehicles in total. The booking of the order will take place in the second quarter of 2026, while the delivery of the vehicles is expected to begin in the first half of 2026. The majority of the vehicles are to be delivered by the end of 2026.
Details on the Order and Vehicle Family
The order includes approximately 1,000 vehicles of the 8×8 variant as well as around 1,000 vehicles of the 4×4 and 6×6 variants. The unprotected logistics vehicle family (UTF) forms the logistical backbone of the Bundeswehr. Rheinmetall thus remains an important partner for the mobility of the Bundeswehr and makes a significant contribution to strengthening readiness within the framework of national and allied defense.
The joint UTF project of Rheinmetall and the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) ensures the rapid supply of the armed forces with equipment and supplies. Christoph Müller, CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH (RMMV), emphasizes: “Thanks to the extensive standardization of the HX vehicle family, the Bundeswehr benefits from significant synergies in training, operation, and maintenance. Our unprotected and protected vehicles are in use worldwide and have proven themselves under the harshest climatic conditions.”
The vehicles are based on the technologically advanced HX family from RMMV. This series has been specifically developed to meet military requirements and is characterized by its off-road capability and robustness. As „military off-the-shelf“ vehicles, they combine proven mass production technology with specific military modifications, making them an ideal means of transport for modern armed forces.
