Germany and Netherlands Order 69 Additional BOXER RCT30 Infantry Fighting Vehicles
Germany and the Netherlands have jointly ordered 69 more BOXER RCT30 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles from ARTEC, exercising an option from a 2025 contract for 222 systems. Germany will receive 35 units (total 185), and the Netherlands 34 (total 106). The RCT30 features a 30mm cannon, anti-tank missiles, and counter-drone capabilities, enhancing mechanized infantry and interoperability between the two NATO allies.
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OCCAR orders 69 additional Boxer RCT30 vehicles for German and Dutch armies
Artec, the joint venture behind the Boxer development program, has received an order from OCCAR for 69 additional Boxer RCT30 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles. This order exercises an option within an existing 2025 contract covering 222 systems. The German Bundeswehr will receive 35 additional units, bringing its total to 185, while the Royal Netherlands Army will take 34 more, increasing its fleet to 106. The Boxer RCT30, designated 'Schakal' by Germany, integrates a 30mm turret similar to the PUMA IFV, features the MELLS anti-tank guided missile system, and can carry six dismounted soldiers. It is designed to support Germany's new 'Medium Forces' and offers counter-drone and counter-aircraft capabilities. KNDS Deutschland CEO highlighted the benefits of joint procurement for training, logistics, and interoperability. The total number of nations under contract for the Boxer RCT30 now stands at four.
OCCAR orders 69 additional Boxer RCT30 vehicles for German and Dutch armies
Artec, the joint venture behind the Boxer development program, has received an order from OCCAR to deliver 69 additional Boxer RCT30 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles to the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) and the Royal Netherlands Army. This order exercises an option within an existing 2025 contract covering 222 systems. The Bundeswehr, which previously ordered 150 vehicles, will receive 35 more, while the Netherlands will get 34 additional units, bringing its total fleet to 106. The Boxer RCT30, designated 'Schakal' by Germany, integrates a 30mm turret similar to the PUMA IFV, features the MELLS anti-tank guided missile system, and can carry six dismounted soldiers. It is designed to support Germany's new 'Medium Forces' and offers counter-drone and counter-aircraft capabilities. KNDS Deutschland CEO Florian Hohenwarter highlighted the benefits of joint procurement for training, logistics, and interoperability. The order brings the total number of nations using the Boxer RCT30 under contract to four.
OCCAR Orders 69 Additional Boxer RCT30 Vehicles for German and Dutch Armies
Artec, the joint venture behind the Boxer program, has received an order from OCCAR for 69 additional Boxer RCT30 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles. The order exercises an option within a 2025 contract covering 222 systems. The German Bundeswehr will receive 35 units, bringing its total to 185, while the Royal Netherlands Army will get 34, increasing its fleet to 106. The Boxer RCT30, designated 'Schakal' by Germany, features a 30mm turret similar to the PUMA IFV, the MELLS anti-tank missile system, and can carry six dismounted soldiers. It is designed to support Germany's new 'Medium Forces' and offers counter-drone and counter-aircraft capabilities. KNDS Deutschland CEO Florian Hohenwarter highlighted the benefits of joint procurement for training, logistics, and interoperability. The order brings the total number of nations using the Boxer RCT30 under contract to four.
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Germany and the Netherlands buy 69 more RCT30 infantry fighting vehicles
Germany and the Netherlands have jointly ordered an additional 69 RCT30 infantry fighting vehicles, as reported by Breaking Defense. This procurement expands their armored vehicle fleets, likely aimed at enhancing military capabilities amid ongoing European security concerns. The RCT30 is a tracked infantry fighting vehicle designed for modern warfare, offering advanced protection and firepower. The deal underscores continued defense cooperation between the two NATO allies and reflects broader European efforts to bolster ground forces.
Additional 69 BOXER RCT 30 Wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicles Ordered for Germany and Netherlands
The company ARTEC, a joint venture of KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall, has been commissioned by the procurement agency OCCAR to procure an additional 69 RCT 30 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles for the German and Dutch armed forces. This order represents the exercise of an option from a contract for 222 systems signed in 2025. The Bundeswehr (German armed forces) is set to receive 150 of these vehicles, with the remainder going to the Netherlands. The BOXER RCT 30 is a modern infantry fighting vehicle variant equipped with a 30mm cannon, enhancing the mechanized capabilities of both nations' armies.
Additional 69 BOXER RCT 30 Wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicles Ordered for Germany and the Netherlands
The joint venture ARTEC, comprising KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall, has received a contract from the procurement agency OCCAR to supply 69 additional BOXER RCT 30 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles to the German and Dutch armed forces. This order is an option exercised under a larger contract signed in 2025 for 222 systems. The German Bundeswehr will receive 150 of these vehicles, with the remainder going to the Netherlands. The deal underscores ongoing modernization efforts for European ground forces.
Additional 69 BOXER RCT 30 Wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicles Ordered for Germany and the Netherlands
The joint venture ARTEC, comprising KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall, has received a commission from the procurement agency OCCAR to produce 69 additional BOXER RCT 30 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles for the German and Dutch armed forces. This order represents the exercise of an option from a larger contract for 222 systems signed in 2025. The German Bundeswehr will receive 150 of these vehicles, while the remaining will go to the Netherlands. The BOXER RCT 30 is a modern infantry fighting vehicle variant equipped with a 30mm cannon, enhancing the mechanized infantry capabilities of both nations.