Germany Awards Rheinmetall Contract for 23 Bergepanzer 3 A2 Recovery Tanks
The German Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a mid-three-digit million euro contract for 23 modernized Bergepanzer 3 A2 armored recovery vehicles, replacing units donated to Ukraine. The contract, enabled by a Bundestag budget resolution, involves pre-financed production to ensure first delivery by December 2027 and final delivery by June 2029. The vehicles, based on the Leopard 2 chassis, sustain the Bundeswehr’s long-term armored recovery capability without developing new systems, reflecting Germany’s ongoing military modernization.
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Germany Orders 23 Bergepanzer 3 A2 Armoured Recovery Vehicles from Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall has secured a contract from the German Bundeswehr to supply 23 Bergepanzer 3 A2 armoured recovery vehicles. The deal, valued in the mid-three-digit million-euro range, follows a Bundestag funding approval on 10 June 2026. The order is intended to replace 21 Bergepanzer 2 and two Bergepanzer 3 vehicles previously transferred to Ukraine, bolstering Germany’s recovery and support capabilities. The first vehicle is expected by December 2027, with final delivery by June 2029. Rheinmetall pre-financed early production to meet this timeline. The Bergepanzer 3 A2 is a modernized variant of the existing platform, featuring recovery/towing functions for vehicles up to MLC 80, a 32-tonne crane, winches, a weapon station, and smoke grenade launchers. It is built on a Leopard 2 chassis and fully digitized. Over 200 such systems are already in service across 12 nations.
Army TechnologyGermany orders Bergepanzer 3 A2 vehicles from Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract by the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) to supply 23 armoured recovery vehicles of the Bergepanzer 3 series, specifically the A2 variant. The contract was reported by Army Technology, a defense industry publication. The Bergepanzer 3 is a heavy armored recovery vehicle based on the Leopard 2 chassis, used for towing damaged tanks and engineering tasks. The order reflects Germany's ongoing military modernization efforts and investment in logistical support capabilities for its armored forces. No financial terms or delivery timeline were disclosed in this brief announcement.
Army TechnologyGermany orders 23 Bergepanzer 3 A2 armoured recovery vehicles from Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall has secured a contract from the German Bundeswehr to supply 23 upgraded Bergepanzer 3 A2 armoured recovery vehicles, valued in the mid-hundred-million euro range. The order follows Germany's transfer of 21 BPz 2 and 2 BPz 3 vehicles to Ukraine, aiming to replenish and enhance the Bundeswehr's recovery capabilities. First delivery is scheduled for December 2027, with final delivery by June 2029. The A2 variant is a modernized version of the proven Bergepanzer 3 platform, featuring a 32-ton crane, winch, weapon station, and digital systems based on the Leopard 2 chassis. Rheinmetall has pre-financed production to meet the timeline. This contract comes after a separate 1.02 billion euro order for over 2,000 military trucks from the Bundeswehr.
Army TechnologyBundeswehr Awards Rheinmetall Contract for 23 Bergepanzer 3 Recovery Tanks
Rheinmetall has received a contract from the German Bundeswehr to procure 23 Bergepanzer 3 (BPz 3) 'Buffalo' armored recovery vehicles, valued in the mid-three-digit million euro range. The procurement follows a Bundestag budget resolution and replaces 21 BPz 2 and 2 BPz 3 vehicles previously donated to Ukraine. The vehicles will be a modernized, obsolescence-cleared version designated Bergepanzer 3 A2, produced using state-of-the-art methods. The first delivery is scheduled for December 2027, just 18 months after contract signing, thanks to Rheinmetall's pre-financing of production. The last vehicle is planned for delivery by June 2029. The contract aims to sustain the Bundeswehr's armored recovery and support capabilities over the long term without developing new capabilities.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikBundeswehr Awards Rheinmetall Contract for 23 Bergepanzer 3 Recovery Tanks
Rheinmetall has secured a contract from the German Bundeswehr to produce 23 Bergepanzer 3 (BPz 3) armored recovery vehicles, known as the 'Büffel'. The contract, valued in the mid three-digit million euro range, follows a budget resolution by the German Bundestag. This procurement replaces 21 Bergepanzer 2 and 2 Bergepanzer 3 vehicles previously transferred to Ukraine as part of military support. The first vehicle is scheduled for delivery in December 2027, just 18 months after contract signing, enabled by Rheinmetall's pre-financed and already-started production. The last vehicle is due by June 2029. The vehicles will be a modernized, obsolescence-cleared version designated Bergepanzer 3 A2, incorporating state-of-the-art manufacturing. The contract aims to sustain operational readiness of mechanized forces, not develop new capabilities, and ensures long-term availability of armored recovery support for the Bundeswehr over the coming decades.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikBundeswehr Awards Mid-Three-Digit Million Euro Contract to Rheinmetall for 23 Bergepanzer 3 Recovery Tanks
Rheinmetall has received a contract from the German Bundeswehr to procure 23 armored recovery vehicles of the Bergepanzer 3 (Büffel) series, valued in the mid-three-digit million euro range. The order compensates for 21 Bergepanzer 2 and 2 Bergepanzer 3 vehicles previously donated to Ukraine. The first modernized Bergepanzer 3 A2 vehicle will be delivered by December 2027, just 18 months after signing, thanks to pre-financed production. The last delivery is planned for June 2029. The vehicles are an obsolescence-cleared version designed for long-term operational readiness, maintaining the Bundeswehr's armored recovery capability for decades. The contract was enabled by a Bundestag budget resolution.
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