Germany Orders Hundreds of Millions in Rheinmetall Night-Fighting Laser Modules
The German Bundeswehr placed a second major order for Rheinmetall's LLM-VarioRay laser-light modules, valued at several hundred million euros, with delivery from 2026 to 2032. Approved by the Bundestag's Budget Committee in December 2025 under a 2021 framework contract, the six-figure quantity enhances infantry night-fighting capabilities. The 250-gram device combines white light, visible/infrared lasers, and an infrared illuminator. Manufactured in Stockach, Germany, it is part of the Future Soldier Extended System (IdZ-ES) program and also used by British and Swiss armies.
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Rheinmetall Receives Major Bundeswehr Order for LLM-VarioRay Laser Light Modules
The German Bundeswehr has placed a significant follow-on order with Rheinmetall for its LLM-VarioRay laser light modules, following budget approval by the German Bundestag's Budget Committee in December 2025. The order is part of a framework agreement originally signed in June 2021 and expanded in December 2025, with deliveries scheduled between 2026 and 2032. The LLM-VarioRay, weighing approximately 250 grams, is a multi-function device featuring a white light LED, red laser marker, infrared laser marker, and an electrically focusable infrared illuminator. It mounts on assault rifles via MIL-STD 1913/STANAG 4694 rails and is used by infantry and dismounted forces for target detection, identification, and marking. The module is integrated into Germany's 'Infantryman of the Future – Extended System' (IdZ-ES) and is also in service with the British Army (as Laser Light Module MK3) and the Swiss Army (as Laser Light Module 19). Rheinmetall's Digital Systems Division head highlighted the order as evidence of troop trust and industry-armed forces cooperation.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikRheinmetall Receives Major Bundeswehr Order for Laser Light Modules Worth Hundreds of Millions
Rheinmetall has secured another major order from the German Bundeswehr for its LLM-VarioRay laser light modules, following budget approval by the German Bundestag's Budget Committee in December 2025. The order is a fixed call under a framework agreement originally signed in June 2021 and expanded in December 2025. Deliveries are scheduled between 2026 and 2032, with the order valued at several hundred million euros. The LLM-VarioRay, weighing about 250 grams, mounts on assault rifles via MIL-STD 1913 rails and features white light, red and infrared lasers, and an electrically focusable infrared illuminator. It is part of the German 'Infantryman of the Future' soldier system and is also used by the British and Swiss armies. Rheinmetall's Digital Systems Division head highlighted the module's role as a tactical combat power amplifier for dismounted soldiers.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikRheinmetall Receives Major Bundeswehr Order for Laser Light Modules Worth Hundreds of Millions
Rheinmetall has secured another major order from the German Bundeswehr for its LLM-VarioRay laser light modules, valued at several hundred million euros. The order follows the release of budget funds by the German Bundestag's Budget Committee in December 2025 and is a fixed call under a framework agreement originally signed in June 2021 and expanded in December 2025. Deliveries are scheduled between 2026 and 2032. The LLM-VarioRay, weighing about 250 grams, is a multi-function device featuring white light, red and infrared lasers, and an infrared illuminator, mountable on any assault rifle via MIL-STD 1913 rail. It enhances target detection, identification, and marking for dismounted infantry, and is part of the German 'Infantryman of the Future' soldier system. The module is also used by the British and Swiss armies.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikGermany places second major order for Rheinmetall night-fighting laser modules
Germany's Bundeswehr has placed a second major order for Rheinmetall's LLM-VarioRay Laser-Light-Module, a weapon-mounted targeting device for infantry. The call-off, approved by the German parliament's Budget Committee in December 2025 under a 2021 framework contract, covers a six-figure quantity for delivery between 2026 and 2032, with a contract value of several hundred million euros. The LLM-VarioRay combines white light, visible red laser, infrared laser, and a focusable infrared illuminator in a 250-gram unit, enhancing night-fighting capabilities for dismounted soldiers. The order reflects Bundeswehr confidence in the system's operational performance and is part of the broader Future Soldier Extended System (IdZ-ES) program. Rheinmetall will manufacture the devices in Stockach, Germany, and book the contract in its second quarter 2026 results.
The Defence Blog – Military and Defense NewsGermany Orders Second Large Batch of Rheinmetall LLM-VarioRay Night-Fighting Laser Modules
Germany's Bundeswehr has placed a second major order for Rheinmetall's LLM-VarioRay Laser-Light-Module, a weapon-mounted targeting device combining white light, visible red laser, infrared laser, and a focusable infrared illuminator. The call-off, approved by the German parliament's Budget Committee in December 2025 under a 2021 framework contract, covers a six-figure quantity for delivery between 2026 and 2032, with a contract value of several hundred million euros. The device, weighing approximately 250 grams, enhances infantry night-fighting capability by enabling precise target engagement in complete darkness using night vision equipment. The order reflects Bundeswehr confidence in the system's operational performance and is part of the broader Future Soldier Extended System (IdZ-ES) program. Rheinmetall will manufacture the modules in Stockach, Germany, and book the contract in its second quarter 2026 results.
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