Rheinmetall to Deliver 56 Elefant 2 Heavy-Duty Transporters to German Bundeswehr
The German Bundeswehr has ordered 56 additional Elefant 2 heavy-duty transporters from Rheinmetall for €60.5 million, with deliveries scheduled for 2026-2027. Built on the HX81 platform, these unarmored vehicles can haul up to 135 tonnes, enhancing Germany’s military logistics and NATO hub role. The order extends a 2018 framework agreement and complements a separate €1.015 billion order for over 2,000 logistics vehicles.
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Bundeswehr Orders 56 Additional Elefant 2 Transporters from Rheinmetall
The German Bundeswehr has placed a contract with Rheinmetall for the delivery of 56 additional Elefant 2 heavy equipment transporters. Deliveries are scheduled for 2026 and 2027. This order expands the German military's logistics capabilities, reflecting ongoing modernization efforts within the Bundeswehr. The Elefant 2 is a heavy-duty tractor-trailer system used for transporting armored vehicles and other heavy military equipment.
Bundeswehr Orders 56 Additional Elefant 2 Heavy Transport Vehicles from Rheinmetall
The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has placed a €60.5 million order with Rheinmetall for 56 additional Elefant 2 heavy-duty transport vehicles, extending an existing framework agreement from 2018. Deliveries are scheduled for 2026 and 2027, beyond the original 2025 deadline. The Elefant 2, built on the HX81 platform, is an unarmored vehicle with a 680-horsepower engine, capable of hauling up to 135 tonnes and climbing 60% gradients. It complements the Bundeswehr's Mammut armored transporter and supports Germany's role as a NATO logistics hub. Separately, Rheinmetall received a €1.015 billion order in May 2026 for over 2,000 additional military logistics vehicles under a broader 2024 framework contract for up to 6,500 vehicles.
Bundeswehr Orders 56 Additional Elefant 2 Heavy Transport Vehicles from Rheinmetall
The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has contracted Rheinmetall to deliver 56 additional Elefant 2 heavy-duty transport vehicles, with deliveries planned in 2026 and 2027. The contract, valued at approximately €60.5 million ($68.78 million), extends an existing seven-year framework agreement originally awarded in December 2018 for up to 137 vehicles. The Elefant 2, built on the HX81 platform, is an unarmored heavy transport vehicle powered by a 680-horsepower diesel engine, capable of carrying a gross combination weight of 135 tonnes and reaching speeds of 89 km/h. This order supports Germany's logistics capabilities for moving heavy combat vehicles, particularly within NATO collective defense efforts. Separately, the Bundeswehr commissioned Rheinmetall in May 2026 for over 2,000 additional military logistics vehicles under a broader framework contract valued at €1.015 billion.
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Rheinmetall to Deliver 56 More Elefant 2 Heavy-Duty Transporters to Bundeswehr
The German Bundeswehr has placed an additional order with Rheinmetall for 56 heavy-duty transporters of the Elefant 2 type. The vehicles will be delivered by Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) in 2026 and 2027. The contract is valued at approximately 60.5 million euros gross. This order expands the German military's heavy logistics capabilities, supporting the transport of armored vehicles and other heavy equipment.
Rheinmetall to Deliver 56 Elefant 2 Heavy-Duty Transporters to Bundeswehr
The German Bundeswehr has placed an additional order with Rheinmetall for 56 heavy-duty transporters of the Elefant 2 type. The vehicles will be produced and delivered by Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) in 2026 and 2027. The contract is valued at approximately 60.5 million euros gross. This order expands the Bundeswehr's logistics capabilities with modern heavy tractor units (SaZgM) for transporting armored vehicles and other heavy equipment.
Rheinmetall to Deliver 56 More Elefant 2 Heavy-Duty Transporters to Bundeswehr
The German Bundeswehr has placed an additional order with Rheinmetall for 56 heavy-duty transporters of the Elefant 2 type. The vehicles will be manufactured and delivered by Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) in 2026 and 2027. The contract is valued at approximately 60.5 million euros gross. This order expands the Bundeswehr's logistics capabilities with heavy tractor units (SaZgM) for transporting armored vehicles and other heavy equipment.