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This page contains a list of equipment currently in service with the German Army.
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Notes |
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Combat Knife | |||||
KM2000 | Germany | Combat knife | 172mm blade | The KM 2000 from Eickhorn is the Bundeswehr's standard combat knife.[1] | |
GAK 4 | Switzerland | Pocket knife | 85mm blade | The GAK 4 pocket knife from Victorinox replaced the old GAK 1 from the Bundeswehr in 2009.[2] | |
Handguns | |||||
Heckler & Koch USP
Heckler & Koch P8A1 |
Germany | Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | [3]
Current standard service pistol of the Bundeswehr. In the meantime, the pistol has been upgraded to the P8A1 version with a reinforced breech. Another variant is the P8 Combat, which differs from the P8 in the lack of a safety lever. The P8 replaced the Walther P1, Colt M1911A1, SIG P210-4 and the Astra 600/43 as the soldiers' standard pistol. | |
Glock 17 Gen4
Glock P9A1 |
Austria | Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | [4]
First introduced as the P9M, a 3rd generation Glock 17, and since 2014 also the P9A1, a 4th generation Glock 17.[5] Used by combat swimmers and other KSK, primarily the Navy. | |
Heckler & Koch USP
Heckler & Koch P12 |
Germany | Semi-automatic pistol | 11.43x23mm
(.45 ACP) |
[6]
Equivalent to the P8 in .45 ACP calibre. The P12 is used by the KSK. | |
Heckler & Koch P30
Heckler & Koch P30 |
Germany | Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | [7]
The P30 replaces the P7 in the personal protection forces of the Feldjäger troop and serves as the standard pistol in the KSK command. | |
Heckler & Koch P11
Heckler & Koch P11 |
Germany | Underwater pistol | 7.62×36mm | [8]
The P11 is only used by the combat swimmers as an underwater pistol. | |
.22 Derringer Sidewinder |
Illustration |
Germany | Mini revolver | .22 caliber | [9] |
Submachine guns | |||||
Heckler & Koch MP5A5 | West Germany | Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | The weapon is only used by KSK, combat swimmers, military police and long-distance scouts within the Bundeswehr in various versions. It used to be part of the standard equipment of the boarding teams.
It is to be replaced by the Heckler & Koch 437 (G39).[10] | |
Heckler & Koch MP5K | West Germany | Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | [9] | |
Heckler & Koch MP5SD | West Germany | Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | [9] | |
Heckler & Koch MP7A1 | Germany | PDW
Personal defence weapon |
4.6×30mm HK | [11]
The MP7 is used in the infantryman of the future concept and in the derived project "Soldat in action - SiE", as well as in the field police. It should continue to be procured and completely replace the MP2 (German designation for Uzi) (as of 2019).[12] | |
Assault rifles & battle rifles | |||||
Heckler & Koch G36 (multiple variants | Germany | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | [13]
Service rifle that replaced the HK G3. The weapons were delivered to the Bundeswehr from 1996 to 2014,[14] with an expected service life of 20 years. In 2015, 176,544 G36s had been purchased and 166,619 were in use. As of 2019, the versions in use are the A0 to A4 and the shorter variant kA1 to kA4. The variants A3 and kA3 are part of the equipment of the "infantryman of the future" IdZ-ES. The variant A4 removes a push-to-talk switch on the weapon. As part of the maintenance, all defective G36s are upgraded to version A4.[15] The HK416A8 was selected to replace the G36 in December 2022. | |
Heckler & Koch HK416 A7
G95K |
Germany | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | [16]
The KSK introduced the HK416A7 (aka G95K) in service in 2019 as their new standard assault rifle, replacing the HK G36. It was selected after having been tested in 2017. 1,745 weapons were ordered.[17] Accessories:
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Heckler & Koch HK417
G27P |
(illustration image) |
Germany | Battle rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | [20]
Used by the regular a member of an infantry squad to increase the fire power on the battlefield. 600 were ordered in this variant with the 16'' barrel.[21] |
Heckler & Koch HK417 A2
G27K |
(illustration image) |
Germany | Battle rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Ordered in December 2010 to be used by the KSK.[9]
157 were ordered with a 13'' barrel (108 for the army, 49 in use with the Navy KSK).[22][23] |
Precision rifles | |||||
Accuracy International AWM-F
G22A2 |
United Kingdom
Germany (A2) |
Bolt action sniper rifle | 7.62×67mmB | [24]
Intended to be used against man targets up to 800 meters and against tactical targets such as radar systems, helicopters or unarmoured vehicles up to 1000 meters. According to the principles of use, the G22 is intended for defensive or reactive use ("counter-sniping"). However, an offensive use of the weapon is also possible. As of 2019, all 780 rifles have been upgraded to standard A2.[25][26] | |
Accuracy International AWC
G25 |
— | United Kingdom | Bolt action sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | [27] |
Heckler & Koch HK417
G28 |
Germany | Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | [29]
Acquisition of 560 units. The basis is the HK MR308, a civilian version of the HK417. The Special Forces Command uses the DMR 762, which was procured in a military version as the DMR G28.[30][31] It replaced the G36 SSG-KR. | |
Haenel RS9
G29 |
Germany | Bolt action sniper rifle | 8.6×70mm | [32]
115 Bolt-action sniper rifle RS9 by C.G. Haenel for the special forces.[33] Accessories:
| |
Barrett M82A1
G82A1 |
United States | Anti materiel sniper rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | [34]
Introduced to the Bundeswehr as a long-range rifle as part of the Infantryman of the Future project and is considered an alternative when the G36 and G22 reach their performance limits. In the G82A1 version, the weight was reduced by 2.5 kg through the use of titanium and aluminum and three additional Picatinny rails were added to the housing. | |
Accuracy International AW50
G24 |
United Kingdom | Anti materiel sniper rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | [35]
Accuracy International Ltd. sniper rifle procured for the special forces before the introduction of the G82 (AW50). | |
Machine guns | |||||
Heckler & Koch 123
MG4 |
Germany | Light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | [36]
The MG4 was developed and introduced as part of the Infantryman of the Future project. There are currently five versions for different purposes. These are to be consolidated into three versions in the future, but already have a high level of logistical equality (123 transferable parts) as well as similar usability and the same security concept.[12] | |
Rheinmetall MG3 | West Germany | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | [37]
The MG3 is a further development of the MG42 from the Second World War and is still used in the Bundeswehr today. Since production already ended in the 1970s, it is currently planned to have several thousand new cases milled. As of 2019, it remains in use primarily on combat vehicles as an anti-aircraft gun, but also as a blind machine gun.[12] | |
Heckler & Koch 121
MG5A2 |
Germany | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | [38]
Intended to replace MG3. The MG5A1 can be integrated into the FLW100 remote-controlled weapon stations and the KMW1530 mechanical mounts. Adapters are also to be introduced for the MG5A2 so that it can be used on MG3 mounts.[12][39] | |
Heckler & Koch 11A1
G8A1 |
West Germany | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | The weapon is only used by KSK and Feldjäger soldiers. From the A1 variant onwards, the machine gun has a stepped piston for better grip and control. From this version onwards, the barrel had a polygonal profile and it was possible to attach a rifle scope to the weapon. | |
Minigun M134-D
MG6 |
United States | Rotary Machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | [40]
Used on H145M helicopters, vehicles smaller boats, and can be used by infantry troops on tripods.[41] | |
M2HB Browning
MG50-1 |
United States Belgium |
Heavy machine gun | 12.7×99mm NATO | [42]
Standard heavy machine gun for the German Army (Bundeswehr designation "Maschinengewehr Kaliber .50"). Used mostly as vehicle armament, for example on the LIV (SO) Serval. | |
Nexter P20 | France | Automatic cannon | 20×102mm | [43]
Used with the Defenture VECTOR by the special forces (KSK), on the AGF Serval.[44] | |
Shotguns | |||||
Remington Model 870
"Mehrzweckflinte 1" |
United States | Pump action shotgun | 12 gauge | [45]
Pump-action shotgun for slugs - used by KSK, Feldjäger, combat swimmers and the boarding teams. | |
Protocol service weapons | |||||
Walther P1 | West Germany | Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | The P1 replaced the P8 in the Bundeswehr, but is still in use in some units and is also part of general basic training. The P1 is still worn today by the military police and the Wachbattalion in conjunction with the white gear during protocol service. The Walther P1 is based on the Wehrmacht's P38. The P1 is only used in protocol service. It is subject to a waiver of use.[46] | |
Mauser Karabiner 98k | Nazi Germany West Germany |
Bolt action rifle | 7.92×57mm Mauser | [47]
The Karabiner 98 is only used for protocol service in the guard battalion (German: Wachbataillon) at the Federal Ministry of Defence. | |
Emergency signalling | |||||
Heckler & Koch P2A1
Heckler & Koch P2A1 |
Germany | Flare gun | 26.5mm | Flare gun for signaling and battlefield illumination.[48] | |
H&K FHK
"Notsignalgerät 19mm" |
Germany | Flare gun | 19×36mm | Emergency signaling device for aviation and helicopter crews.
Cartridge SIG P WEISZ 19 PPF3.96 VB09.99.[48] | |
Grenades | |||||
DM51
(Diehl) |
Germany | Fragmentation grenade | 57mm | The DM51 is the Bundeswehr's standard hand grenade. It was adopted in 1975 to replace the DM41. The practice hand grenade of the DM51 bears the designation DM58.
100,000 DM51A3 ordered in September 2024.[49] Framework agreement approved in December 2024 for the order of DM51 grenades with DM82 fuses.[50] | |
DM45
(Rheinmetall) |
— | Germany | Smoke hand grenade | — | In service since mid-1990s. [51]
962,860 additional ordered in 2024, up to 1.5 million smoke hand grenade in framework agreement. [52] |
Grenade launchers and ammunition | |||||
Heckler & Koch HK69A1
"Granatpistole AG40-1A1" |
West Germany | Grenade launcher | 40×46mm LV | [53]
The 40 mm grenade pistol is a standalone secondary weapon. | |
Heckler & Koch AG36
"Granatabschussgerät 40mm" |
Germany | Grenade launcher | 40×46mm LV | [54]
Used as under-barrel grenade launcher with the Heckler & Koch G36. | |
Heckler & Koch GMG
"Granatmaschinen waffe A1" |
Germany | Automatic grenade launcher | 40×53mm HV | [55]
Sometimes used as vehicle armament on vehicles such as the TPz Fuchs, Mungo ESK, Boxer, or Fennek. | |
Rheinmetall DM131 | — | Germany | Grenade, airburst munition | 40×53mm HV | Additional order in February 2024 for €22.9 million [56] |
Rheinmetall DM158 | — | Germany | Practice grenade | 40×53mm HV | 200,000 additional rounds ordered in February 2024 for €7.18 million [56] |
Anti-tank weapons | |||||
FFV Carl Gustav
"Panzerfaust schwer" |
Sweden | Recoilless rifle | 84mm | Former standard AT weapon of West Germany, now used only for firing signal ammunition in training scenarios. Bundeswehr designation "Schwere Panzerfaust 84 mm/Leuchtbüchse 84 mm".[57] | |
RGW 60
"Panzerfaust Leicht KSK" |
Germany | Light recoilless gun | 60mm | [58]
Used by the Special forces.[48] 1,087 additional ordered in 2020
(light variant of RGW 90) | |
RGW 90 MATADOR
"Wirkmittel 90" |
Germany Israel Singapore |
Recoilless gun | 90 mm | [60]
LRMP version (Long Range Multi-Purpose), range: 1,200m, used under the designation "Wirkmittel 90", Matador-AS (Anti-Structure) used under the designation "RGW90" | |
Panzerfaust 3 | Germany | RPG
Rocket-propelled grenade |
110mm | [61]
Standard infantry AT weapon.3,500 additional ordered in 2022, the DM72A1 warhead, also known as Panzerfaust 3-IT, an anti-tank tandem warhead.[62] | |
MELLS Spike LR
"Mehrrollenfähiges Leichtes Lenkflugkörper-System" (MELLS) |
Israel Germany |
ATGM
Anti-tank guided missile |
152mm | [63]
525 iCLU launcher units, 4,326 Spike LR missiles: | |
MELLS Spike LR 2 | Israel Germany |
ATGM
Anti-tank guided missile |
152mm | Contract estimated at €700 million for several thousands of Spike LR2 by the end of the 2020s.[72] | |
Mines[73] | |||||
AT2 mine | Germany | Anti-tank mine | — | 3 variants:
DM 1233 (for 110 mm LARS) DM 1274 (for Skorpion mine laying system) DM 1399 (for M270 and MiWs Skorpion) | |
DM-12 PARM-2 | Germany | Anti-tank Off-route mine | 132mm | Operating remotely-controlled or autonomously.[74] | |
FFV 028
DM 31 |
Sweden | Anti-tank mine | — | Laid by trailer, 1.2 million were produced for Bundeswehr[74] | |
Light mortars | |||||
RSG60
"Leichtes Wirkmittel indirektes Feuer" |
— | Germany | Infantry mortar | 60mm | [75]
159 ordered by the German armed forces with 24,400 rounds, to be shared between the army, the air force, the navy, the special forces and the artillery and technical schools. Developed by Rheinmetall for the German Army and the KSK special forces[76] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Mounted on | Weapon type | Quantity | Notes |
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IEA MIL-OPTICS SMASH X4 | — | Germany | Fire control sight
(anti-drone) |
HK417
G27P |
Battle rifle | — | [77]
Target assistance systems for detection and “kinetic defense of Class 1 UAS". |
FN Herstal FCU 1.5M
"FN Feuerleitgerät 40" |
— | Belgium | Fire control unit | HK AG36
Granatabschussgerät 40mm |
Under-barrel grenade launcher | — | [78][79]
The system features a ballistic computer, and a laser range-finder. |
Rheinmetall Vingmate FCS 4500 | Germany | Fire control unit | HK GMG
Granatmaschinen waffe A1 |
AGL
(Automatic grenade launcher) |
— | [80][81]
The system features a ballistic computer, and a laser range-finder. | |
Hensoldt Dynahawks | Germany | Fire control sight
(for MANPATS) |
MBDA Enforcer | ATGM
(Anti-tank guided missile) |
— | The system features:[82]
| |
RGW 90 | Recoilless gun | ||||||
iCLU
"integrated Control Launch Unit" |
Israel | Fire control sight
(for ATGM) |
Spike LR | ATGM
(Anti-tank guided missile) |
525 | Orders: | |
Spike LR2 |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Notes |
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KMW 1530 RCWS | Germany | RCWS
Remote controlled weapon station |
7.62×51mm NATO | Installed on ATF Dingo 1 and Multi 2 A4 FSA and other trucks.[91]
Equipped with MG 3, M2 Browning, HK GMG. | |
KMW 1530 RCWS updated | Germany | RCWS
Remote controlled weapon station |
7.62×51mm NATO | Installed on Fennek 1A4 JFST
Equipped with MG 3, and MG5 in the future, and PERI Z17 optical targeting periscope and a thermal imaging device.[92] | |
FLW 100
Fernbedienbare leichte Waffenstation |
Germany | RCWS
Remote controlled weapon station |
7.62×51mm NATO | Installed on Dingo, Mowag Eagle IV and V, and some other light vehicles.
Some are equipped with HK MG5, others with Rheinmetall MG3. 230 ordered in 2008 total with FLW 200, over 1,000 delivered as of 2021.[93] | |
FLW 200
Fernbedienbare leichte Waffenstation |
Germany | RCWS
Remote controlled weapon station |
12.7×99mm NATO | Installed on Boxer, TPz Fuchs, and some other vehicles.
Equipped with a M2 Browning heavy machine gun or with a HK GMG grenade launcher. 190 ordered in 2008, total with FLW 100, over 1,000 delivered as of 2021.[93] | |
FLW 200
Fernbedienbare leichte Waffenstation with Heckler & Koch GMG |
Germany | RCWS
Remote controlled weapon station |
40×53HV mm | Installed on Fennek | |
KUKA E6 II A1 | Germany | Turret | 20×139 mm | 133 installed on Wiesel 1 AWC.[94][95]
Equipped with Rheinmetall Mk 20 RH-202 autocannon. |
Model | Image | Origin | Pattern type | Environment / colours | Notes |
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Flecktarn
5-Farben-Tarndruck |
Germany | Flecktarn | Temperate / central Europe | Standard camo in use in the German Army since 1991. It is made for temperate climates, typically western / north-west Europe.
The colours of the camoulage are light green (15%), light olive (20%), dark green (35%), brown (20%) and black (10%).[96][97] | |
Tropentarn
3-Farben-Tarndruck |
Germany | Flecktarn | Arid / desert | Desert camo in use by the German Army for battle dress uniforms in desert and semi-arid regions.It was mostly deployed in Afghanistan.
The colours of the camouflage are sand, brown and green.[98] | |
Multitarn
6-Farben-Tarndruck |
Germany | Flecktarn | Universal | Special forces camouflage in use in the special forces of the German military.[99]
This pattern was developed with the aim to make it the new standard and universal pattern of the German Army., but has not yet entered service in the general troops.[99] The pattern was developed by the Bundeswehr Research Institute for Materials and Operating Materials (WIWeB). It is a universal pattern that was unveiled in 2016. The aim and the colour scheme are comparable to the universal MultiCam pattern. 6 colours are used.[100] | |
Schneetarn | Germany | Flecktarn | Winter / snow camo | Used by forces trained for these conditions.[101] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
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Helmets | |||||
Gefechtshelm M92 | Germany | Combat Helmet | 328,000 | Standard issue helmet, being replaced by the Batlskin Viper.
This helmet entered in service in 1992 with the German military. It gets covered by a cloth with the Flecktarn camouflage.[103] | |
Batlskin Viper
"Gefechtshelm Streitkräfte" |
Canada Germany | Combat Helmet | 34,000
(by end 2022) |
New standard issue helmet entering service.
Although it was initially selected as an interim helmet in 2021 for the special forces and for deployed troops, the German Army decided to make it the new standard helmet after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Orders (328,008): | |
Ops Core FAST | United States | Combat Helmet | — | In use with the special forces.
Purchased for elite troops in 2013.[106] | |
Crye Precision AirFrame | United States | Combat Helmet | — | In use with the special forces.
It is covered with a mesh with MultiCam camouflage.[107] | |
TRIVIUM® head protection system
"Helmsystems Spezialkräfte" |
— | Germany | Combat Helmet | — | New helmet for the special forces, currently entering service.
The helmet selected has a Multitarn cover, it is based on the Trivium helmet, and is the super high cut variant. Contract signed in August 2022 with Hexonia GmbH (German company part of the Norwegian NFM Group).[108][109] |
Body armour | |||||
Mehler Vario System MOBAST
"Modulare Ballistische Schutz- und Trageausstattung" |
Germany | Armoured vest and clothing system | 200,000
(delivered as of December 2024) |
Selected in 2021 as the new standard armoured vest.
A first procurement for 16,000 was made with all delivered in 2021,[111] a total of 305,000 vests is expected.[112] | |
NBRC equipment | |||||
Soldier NBC protection:
|
Germany | Gas mask and NBC clothing | — | Standard gas mask in service, with additional purchases since 2021.[113][114] | |
EOD protection | |||||
Med-Eng EOD 9
"Schutzanzug EOD 9" |
Canada | Bomb disposal suit and helmet ensemble | — | Equipment used with the TPz Fuchs 1A8A5 FüFu EOD.[115] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIKRON-D | Greece Germany |
Night vision goggle | 66,041 sets of NVG
(10,212 headwear)[116] |
Part of the IdZ program.
Technology, using residual light amplifier tubes and an integrated infrared illuminator using white phosphor:
| |
L3Harris GPNVG
"Ground Panoramic Night Vision Goggle", aka "Quad eyes" |
United States | Night vision goggle | ~ 500 | IEA Mil-Optics GmbH received a contract in 2019 to supply the German special forces, the KSK, with this 3rd generation night vision goggles.[120]
Technology: Residual light amplification and thermography. | |
AIM HuntIR
"WBG-HaWa-Inf" |
— | Germany | Thermal sight | — | Supplied by Diehl BGT Defence (formerly "AIM Infrarot-Module").[121]
It is a cooled thermal imager that is used in conjunction with a telescopic lens. |
IRV 600 A1 | — | Germany | Thermal sight | — | Thermal sight attachment provided by Hensoldt,[122] as part of the IdZ program. |
IRV 900 A2 | — | Germany | Thermal sight | — | Thermal sight attachment provided by Hensoldt[123] |
Hensoldt ZO 4x30i | Germany | Intermediate range targeting optic | — | Can be combined with NSV 600, 4 times magnifier[124] | |
Hensoldt Zeiss NSV 80 | Germany | Thermal sight | — | [125] | |
Hensoldt NSV 600 | — | Germany | Thermal sight | — | Night sight attachment provided by Hensoldt, as part of the IdZ program. |
Zeiss RSA reflex sight | Germany | Red dot sight | — | Short range collimator sight for close quarters combat,[122] as part of the IdZ program. | |
IEA MIL-OPTICS SMASH X4 | — | Israel Germany |
Anti-drone fire control sights | — | Ordered to equip the G27P rifle.
Considered as a "target assistance systems for detection and “kinetic defense of Class 1 UAS".[126] |
LLM-VarioRay | Germany | Laser sight / Tactical light | 130,000 | Laser / light module accessory attached to weapons, supplied by Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics GmbH.[127]
The order is from 2021, and it intends to equip the infantry and all dismounted fighting forces, it is part of the IdZ program. |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Canon artillery | |||||
PzH 2000 A2
"Panzerhaubitze 2000A2" |
Germany | SPH
Self propelled howitzer |
134
(+22 on order) |
Germany received 185 PzH 2000 between 1998 and 2002. Some were sold:
Prior to the transfer to Ukraine in 2022, 108 were in service, 40 in storage. Since then, the ones in storage are being restored.[128][129] The combat performance upgrade for the 2000A1 self-propelled howitzer was introduced in 2002. The computer core was converted to Pentium III and the operating system to Windows 2000, and internal changes were made, such as replacing all control devices with models with membrane buttons. With the combat value upgrade to the A2 version, a SEA with 1.9 kW was installed on the left rear for operation in a covered position and operation of the newly equipped air conditioning system. As a result, the storage location for the tow rope was relocated and a new ventilation opening was installed at the rear of the tower. The MLC class is now 62.[130] | |
Multiple rocket launcher | |||||
M270A1 MLRS
"Mittleres Artilleriraketensystem II" (MARS II) |
United States | MLRS
Multiple launch rocket system |
33 | 38 were planned to remain in service as of 2014,[131][132]
5 donated to Ukraine[133] The weapons used by Germany are the MLRS (M26 AT2), and GMLRS (M31, M31A1, M32) and 110 mm rockets | |
Mortars | |||||
M113 Panzermörser 120 mm
M113 G3 EFT GE PzMrs 120 mm (NDV 2) |
United States | Mortar carrier | 48 | 48 mortar carriers in service as of 2017.[134]
The mortars are Tampella 120 Krh/40 built under licence by Rheinmetall. 60 mortar shells are stored within the vehicle.[135] | |
Wiesel 2 lePzMrs
"Leichter Panzermörser" |
Germany | Aerotransportable mortar carrier | 8 | [136] | |
M120 Mortar
"Tampella 120 Krh/40" |
Finland | Heavy mortar | — | Tampella 120 Krh/40 transported by the Wolf, and deployed on a plate on ground.[137]
It uses a PERI-R16A1 panoramic periscope and a K12mA2 fixed collimator.[138][139] | |
Ammunition | |||||
DM131 | — | Germany | 155mm shells | — | Unguided, manufactured by Rheinmetall[140] with 40 km of range.
Standard shells in use in the Bundeswehr, such as the DM121, only have a 30 km range.[141] |
DM702 SMArt 155 |
Germany | 155mm shells | — | 9,000 shells purchased, some have been used, and other transferred to Ukraine. Potential order possible, with a production restart with the intention to produce 10,000 (cost estimate €81,000 per shell).[142]
It entered service in 2000 with the Bundeswehr. The supplier is GIWS mbh, a joint-venture of Rheinmetall and Diehl BGT Defence. Two submunitions will look for targets and hit them from the top with an EFP.[143][144] | |
Vulcano 155 | — | Italy Germany |
155mm shells | — | Developed by Leonardo and joined later by Diehl BGT Defence.[145][146]
|
MLRS M26 - AT2 | Germany | Anti-tank mine scattered by MLRS rocket | 227mm | 28 anti-tank mines per rocket, 38 km range.
262,080 AT2 mines as DM 1399 for laying by M270 MARS (procurement 1993 to 1995) |
The current inventory of armoured vehicles, both serviceable and active, is likely to increase significantly due to the ongoing war in Ukraine after Russia's invasion. This caused a rethink of Germany's defence doctrine, which includes increased defence spending of at least 2% of GDP and an initial outlay of €100 billion on expanding, improving and updating defence equipment. The German government is to outline its defence doctrine in the coming months, but is likely to include formations of additional combat brigades as well as support elements.[147][148][149]
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Leopard 2A5 KWS II | Germany | MBT
Main battle tank |
19 | The Leopard 2A5 is the implementation of the level 2 combat value upgrade (KWS) known as the Mannheim configuration.
The German army had up to 285 Leopard 2A5[150]
Following that some were sold and upgraded:
| |
Leopard 2A6 | Germany | MBT
Main battle tank |
68 | 225 Leopard 2 were upgraded to A6 standard:[152]
The German Army also purchased:
Some of those were upgraded/transferred:
| |
Leopard 2A6 A3 | Germany | MBT
Main battle tank |
34 | Leopard 2A6 upgraded with new Peri R17A3 commander optronics. | |
Leopard 2A6M | Germany | MBT
Main battle tank |
20 | Leopard 2A6 with better anti-mine protection. | |
Leopard 2A6 MA3 | Germany | MBT
Main battle tank |
50 | Leopard 2A6M upgraded with new Peri R17A3 commander optronics.
| |
Leopard 2A7V | Germany | MBT
Main battle tank |
104 | All delivered as of November 2023, made of:[160][157]
| |
Leopard 2A7 A1 | Germany | MBT
Main battle tank |
1
(16 on order) |
Order - November 2021[159]
First delivery, October 2024.[161] New variant equipped with Active Protection System Trophy. KMW manufactured 17 new chassis, Bundeswehr supplied 17 turrets of the Leopard 2A6A3 variant.[159] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tracked vehicles | |||||
Spz Puma / Puma S1
"Schützenpanzer Puma" |
Spz Puma
Spz Puma S1: |
Germany | IFV
Infantry fighting vehicle |
337
(active in 2022) + 50 ordered (2023) |
[162]
The Puma is the successor of the Marder 1. Orders:
Modernisations to S1 standard (337):
13 driver training vehicles among the orders:[169]
Order of additional systems for the Puma |
DTV
Driver training vehicles |
13 | ||||
Spz Marder 1 | West Germany | IFV
Infantry fighting vehicle |
362
(2023) |
200 to be upgraded to version 1A5 A1; will remain in service beyond 2025.[172][173] 260 Marder will receive modern thermal imaging systems for gunner and commander.[174] Over 170 new drivers night vision sights were ordered as well[175] while 71 vehicles are receiving new engines.[176] Among the 382 in service in 2017, 319 were available and 212 operational. In 2023, Ukraine received 20 1A3 from Bundeswehr stocks, bringing the total down to 362.[177] | |
M113A3G | United States | Multi-role armoured vehicle | Unclear | ||
Wiesel 1 A5 | Wiesel 1A5 MK20:
Panzerabwehrzug Wiesel 1 MELLS: |
West Germany Germany |
Tankette /
Armoured weapons carrier (Waffenträger) |
211 | 180 Wiesel 1 were modernised for combat capabilities, and kits for 15 for driving training were supplied. 16 reconnaissance vehicles were kept in service as they were.[181][182]
|
Wiesel 2 | West Germany Germany |
Tankette | 83 | ||
BV 206S | APC:
Command Post: Ambulance: |
Sweden Germany |
Tracked articulated vehicle | 189 | In service in the Bundeswehr, manufactured under licence by Rheinmetall.[189][190] |
Wheeled vehicles | |||||
GTK Boxer CRV
"Schwerer Waffenträger Infanterie" (sWaTrg Inf) |
Germany Australia |
IFV
Infantry fighting vehicle |
1
for trial (122 on order) |
Heavy Weapons Carrier selected to replace the Wiesel "weapon carrier" (MK / TOW variants) for the Jägertruppe light infantry units.[191] | |
GTK Boxer
Gepanzerte Transport-Kraftfahrzeug Boxer |
APC (256):
Command Post (65): Ambulance (72): Driving training (10): |
Germany Netherlands |
APC
Armoured personnel carrier |
403 | Among the purchases to replace the M113A3G and the TPz Fuchs.
Orders:
Drive module variants:
Mission module variants
|
TPz Fuchs 1
"Transportpanzer Fuchs" |
West Germany | APC
Armoured personnel carrier |
825 | As of 2022, 825 TPz Fuchs 1, among which 272 Fuchs 1A8.[197][198] | |
Fennek
"Spähwagen Fennek" |
Germany Netherlands |
Reconnaissance vehicle | 247 | 202 ordered initially
+ 10 JFST ordered in 2007 + 10 JFST ordered in 2009 217 were in service in 2016 with the intention to increase this number to 248[199] + 30 LVB purchased 2nd hand from the Netherlands Army, transformed in JFST (standard Fennek 1A3+) 247 in service as of 2022 | |
Dingo 1 / 2
"Geschütztes Führungs- und Funktionsfahrzeug Dingo" |
Germany | Infantry mobility vehicle
Mine-resistant ambush protected |
586
(+ 115 on order) |
Considered a GFF 3 class vehicle. GFF designates protected utility and command vehicles (MRAP), with the classes 1-3 differing in payload and armour level.
(636, before 50 transferred to Ukraine[200]) 50 Dingo 2 A4.1 ordered in 2023, 65 ordered in December 2024.[201] | |
Eagle IV
"Geschütztes Führungs- und Funktionsfahrzeug Eagle IV" |
GFF 2: | Switzerland Germany |
Infantry mobility vehicle
Mine-resistant ambush protected |
495 | 453 armoured Command and Operations Vehicle (GFF2), (25 urgently + 173, 60 and 195)[202][203]
42 ambulance version ordered in 2009 (20)[203] and 2011 (22)[204] |
Eagle V
"Geschütztes Führungs- und Funktionsfahrzeug Eagle V" |
Switzerland Germany |
Infantry mobility vehicle
Mine-resistant ambush protected |
176 | Ordered in 2013 in "Armored Command and Operations Vehicle" (GFF2) variant[205][206] | |
YAK | Switzerland Germany |
Infantry mobility vehicle
Mine-resistant ambush protected |
145 | Procurement in 2004 of the DURO III, and additional purchase of the YAK, an improved version of the DURO, manufactured in Germany.
Intended to be used the participation in the ISAF | |
DURO III | Switzerland | Infantry mobility vehicle
Mine-resistant ambush protected |
30 | [207] | |
Enok
"Geschütztes Führungs- und Funktionsfahrzeug Enok" |
Enok 5.4:Enok 6.1: | Germany Austria |
Armoured car | 221 | GFF 1 class.[208]
Mainly used by special forces (KSK) and the military police (Feldjäger).
|
Wolf SSA
"Wolf Space Situational Awareness" |
Germany Austria |
Armoured car | 200 | Armoured variants used by among others the Feldjäger and for patrol and transport.
Based on the civilian Mercedes G270 CDI with protections against mines and against light weapons.[210][211] | |
ESK Mungo
"Einsatzfahrzeug Spezialisierte Kräfte Mungo" |
Germany | NBC vehicle | > 400 | Mainly used by airborne forces, GFF 1.[212] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Utility vehicles | |||||
AGF Serval
"Aufklärungs- und Gefechtsfahrzeug Serval" |
Germany | Light utility vehicle | 21 | Used by special forces. To be replaced by up to 80 AGF 2.[213] | |
Defenture Mammoth AGF 2
"Mittleres Aufklärungs und Gefechts-fahrzeug" |
Netherlands | Medium reconnaissance and combat vehicle | Prototypes
(26 planned orders) |
Tender in 2019 for up to 80 special forces vehicles and 4 prototypes based on a single chassis.[214]
In June 2021, the Bundestag approved the budget to purchase the vehicles, they intend to replace the AGF Serval and the ESK Wolf.[215] In August 2021, the Defenture Mammoth (GRF 5.12, 9 tons) was selected and prototypes were ordered.[216][217] In April 2024, the 4 prototypes were handed over.[218] 49 to be ordered of the 80 vehicles framework agreement + 31 in option, in 3 variants:[219]
| |
Defenture Mammoth UFK
"Mittleres taktisches Unterstützungs-fahrzeug Kommando" |
Medium tactical special forces support vehicle | Prototype
(15 planned orders) | |||
Defenture Mammoth
"Feuerunterstützungsfahrzeuge" |
Fire support vehicle | Prototype
(8 planned orders) | |||
Polaris MRZR-D4
"Leichtes luftlandefähiges Utility Terrain Vehicle" (LL UTV) |
United States | Air mobile UTV
Utility terrain vehicle |
65 | First batch of 65 vehicles.[220] A framework agreement for a total of up to 148 vehicles.[221]
Version of the Polaris MRZR-D4, known as the Leichtes luftlandefähiges Utility Terrain Vehicle in the German Armed Forces. | |
All-terrain vehicles | |||||
Yamaha Grizzly 450 EPS | Japan | ATV
All-terrain vehicle |
— | [222] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tracked vehicles | |||||
BV 206D | Sweden | Tracked articulated vehicle | 168 | Operated by the mountain infantry and German airborne troops .[223]
168 delivered from 1985 to 2000.[224] | |
Utility vehicles | |||||
Wolf | West Germany Germany Austria |
Utility vehicle | — | Main utility vehicle in operation with the Bundeswehr.[225]
11,000 in this variant had been supplied since 1989, it is being phased out and replaced by ip to 5,800 modern G-class vehicles.[226][227] | |
Wolf II | Germany Austria |
Utility vehicle | — | In service since 2007.[228][229]
Variants: passenger transport, communications, lead convoi vehicle, military police.[230] | |
Wolf III | Germany Austria |
Utility vehicle | 700 | 700 ordered in February 2020, delivered from the same year.[230]
Manufactured by Magna Steyr in Graz. Militarized by Knappe Service, including brackets for weapons and equipment, camouflage lighting, anti-glare protection, and the radio Fu 2 installation kit.[231][232] | |
Stier
(3rd gen - R51) |
Japan | Utility vehicle | 1,043 | Nissan purchased in 2009, vehicle used by the Feldjäger and other German units.[233][234] | |
Nissan Navara
(2nd gen - D40) | |||||
Nissan Patrol
(5th gen - Y61) "Feldjägerausführung" | |||||
Elch
(8th gen, D-4D cab) |
Japan | Utility vehicle | — | Owned by BwFuhrparkService GmbH which supplies the Bundeswehr.[235]
Several variants, including military police, unmarked for special forces, for VIP transport[236][237][238] | |
Hirsch
(D-4D Icon) |
Japan | Utility vehicle | — | Owned by BwFuhrparkService GmbH which supplies the Bundeswehr.[235][239]
Several variants, including military police, unmarked for special forces, for embassy and VIP transport[236] | |
Mercedes-Benz Vito
(2nd gen W639 - 2010) |
Germany | Utility vehicle | — | Vehicle used by the Feldjäger. | |
Mercedes-Benz Vito
(3rd gen W447) |
Germany | Utility vehicle | — | Procured through BW-Fuhrparkservice.[240] | |
Widder | Germany | Utility van | ~ 200 | VW T5 4-Motion for the military police[241][242] | |
Widder | Germany | Utility van | 400 | VW T6 Widder all-wheel drive[243][244][245] | |
Motorcycles | |||||
BMW G 650 GS | Germany | Motorcycle | — | [246] | |
BMW F 850 GS | Germany | Motorcycle | — | [247] | |
BMW R 1150 RT |
(illustration image) |
Germany | Motorcycle | — | Used by the military police for escorts.[248] |
BMW R 1200 RT | Germany | Motorcycle | — | [247] | |
KTM 400 LS-E Military | Austria | Motorcycle | — | ||
All-terrain vehicles | |||||
ATV Polaris MV 850 | — | — | ATV with rubber tracks
All-terrain vehicle |
— | Based on a quad, with rubber tracks for snow conditions.
Used to transport ammunition and personnel to a specific location in difficult terrain or to transmit important information if it cannot be transmitted by radio.[249] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Number | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SLT 50-3 Elefant
"Schwerlasttransporter Elefant" |
West Germany | Tank transporter | 324 | The SLT 50-3 is the only standard still active with the army. The modernization from 1994 to 2000 intended to enable the use of the trailer of the SLT-56 and have the capacity to transport the Leopard 2A4.[250] | |
SLT 56 Franziska
"Schwerlasttransporter Franziska" |
Germany | Tank transporter | 49 | Purchased in 1989, initial capacity 56 tons, truck and trailer modified to enable the transport of the Leopard 2A5 and A6. | |
SLT Mammut
"Schwerlasttransporter Mammut" |
Germany | Tank transporter, | 19 | The Leopard 2A7V required a higher capability tank transporter.
| |
Rheinmetall HX81 tractor
Also known as Elefant 2, And in the Bundeswehr, known as:"SaZgM", or "Sattelzugmaschine" |
Germany | Tank transporter,
Unprotected cabin |
80
+ 57 on order |
Framework for 137 vehicles signed in 2018.
Need for higher capacity (70 t) to transport the Leopard 2A7V. | |
DOLL tera S8P-0S2 Spider
"Sattelanhänger 70 tons" (SaAnh 70t mil) |
Germany | Tank transport semi-trailer
(Road and off-road) |
31
(+ 218 on order) |
Framework agreement signed in June 2022 between the BAAINBw and DOLL Fahrzeugbau GmbH for 249 semi-trailers.[257][258]
They are designed to transport primarily the Leopard 2 A6M / A7V.[257] Orders: Delivery:
|
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Number | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mercedes Unimog U3000, U4000 and U5000 | Germany | Military truck | 5,500 | ||
Mercedes Zetros
GTF ZLK 5t, 4×4 |
Germany | Military truck | 110 | Protected transport vehicle (GTF).[261] | |
MAN KAT1 | West Germany | Military truck | 8,000 | Phased out in favour of UTF family of vehicles (RMMV HX2). | |
MULTI A1.1
15t tmil gl MULTI A1.1 |
Germany | Tactical truck | 358 | Chassis: MAN SX 2000 32.403 VFAEG, 8×8.
358 procured in 1994, with an option for 452 additional vehicles that was not exercised.[262][263] Procured in 1994, | |
Multi 2 A4 FSA
15t, milgl MULTI A4 FSA |
Germany | Armoured tactical truck | 157 | Chassis: RMMV SX45, 32.486 VFAEG, 8×8.
2 pre-serie MULTI 2 A3 FSA + 157 MULTI 2 A4 FSA ordered in December 2006, delivered between 2010 and 2012.[264][265] The pre-serie trucks were tested with the KFOR prior to the order of the final variant A4.[266] Equipment:
| |
RMMV HX-38.540 - MULTI 2 WLS UTF 8×8 (unarmoured)
Wechselladersysteme Ungeschütztes Transportfahrzeug, ZLK 15t, 8×8 RMMV HX-41.540 - MULTI 2 WLS GTF 8×8 (armoured) Wechselladersysteme Geschütztes Transportfahrzeug, ZLK 15t, 8×8 |
WLS UTF (unarmoured):
WLS GTF (armoured): |
Austria Germany |
Tactical truck with hydraulic hooklift hoist
(for 20 ft ISO interfaces) |
1,008
2,841 ordered (1,066 UTF + 1,785 GTF) |
Successor of the MULTI A1.1 and the MAN KAT1.
Framework agreement:
Truck orders:
Platform orders:a s of November 2024:
Deliveries:
Equipment:[275]
|
RMMV HX42M - UTF mil 6×6
Ungeschütztes Transportfahrzeug, ZLK 5t, HX42M 6×6 Ungeschütztes Transportfahrzeug, ZLK 15t, HX44M 8×8 |
6×6:
8×8 |
Austria Germany |
Unarmoured tactical truck | 3,271
1,987 6×6 1,284 8×8 |
Successor of the MAN KAT1.[278][279]
The production took place at the plant in Vienna with mostly German parts for the RMMV HX2 family.[280] This truck was ordered through two framework agreements: Orders within the framework for the 6×6:
Orders within the framework for the 8×8:
Deliveries:
Equipment: |
RMMV HX40M - UTF mil 4×4
Ungeschütztes Transportfahrzeug, ZLK 3.5t, HX40M 4×4 Ungeschütztes Transportfahrzeug, ZLK 5t, HX42M 6×6 Ungeschütztes Transportfahrzeug, ZLK 15t, HX44M 8×8 |
4×4:
6×6: 8×8 |
Austria Germany |
Unarmoured tactical truck | 0 /
6,500 |
The production takes place at the plant in Vienna with mostly German parts for the RMMV HX2 family.[280]
Framework agreement for €3.5 billion for 6,500 trucks approved in June 2024.[285][286] Orders through framework agreement:
Deliveries:
Trucks to be equipped with command equipment, and capacity to easily install the RCWS FLW 100. |
Iveco Trakker FSA
GTF ZLK 15t |
Italy | Truck | — | Following decision in 2020 for a framework agreement for 1,048 vehicles, with a first firm order of 230 vehicles. For this framework, the cab will be made by KMW.[288] | |
Iveco Trakker
Strassentankwagen |
Italy | Armoured tank truck | 133 | 133 ordered in 2015[289] | |
TEP 90[290] "Truppenentgiftungsplatz 90" | Italy | CBRN defense +
Mobile decontamination system |
73 | Ordered in 2006, decontamination truck |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Number | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scania SLT 650
"Schwer-lasttransporter" |
Sweden | Tank transporter | 40 | The Scania 650 S A8x6/4HA is the new heavy-duty transporter of the Bundeswehr from 2022:[291][292]
| |
Scania R410
CA 6x4 MHA |
Sweden | Semi Truck - Military | 130 | In service since 2017[294] | |
RMMV TGS
Abrollkipper, 8×4 |
(illustration image) |
Austria Germany |
Military Truck | 342 | In service since 2020[295][296]
Hydraulic hooklift to transport platforms and containers. |
RMMV TGS
26.440 BL, 6×4 |
(illustration image) |
Austria Germany |
Medical container transport truck | — | |
RMMV TGA
18.360 BB, 4×4 |
Austria Germany |
Military truck | — | In service since 2007 | |
Iveco Eurocargo
ML 100 E 21W, 4×4, 2t |
Italy | Military truck | 47 | Ordered in 2006, in service since 2007.[297] | |
Iveco Eurocargo
ML 140 E 24W, 4×4, 5t |
Italy | Military truck | 180 | Ordered in 2006, in service since 2007.[297] | |
Iveco Eurocargo
ML 150 E 28WS, 4×4, 5t |
Italy | Military truck | 280 | [298] | |
Iveco Trakker
AT380T 45W 6×6, 15t |
Italy | Military truck | — | [299] | |
Iveco Trakker
AT 450 E6, 6x6, 15t |
Italy | Military truck | — | [300] | |
Mercedes ATEGO
(1018 A), 4×4 |
— | Germany | Military truck | — | "hümS"[301]
"commercially available vehicle modified for military use" |
Mercedes AXOR
18.290, 4×4 |
Germany | Military truck | 1700[302] / 846[303] | In service since 2007.[302]
Standard swap body (developed by the company Sonntag Fahrzeugbau) | |
Mercedes Unimog 5000
2t hümS gl |
Germany | Military truck | 650 | "hümS"[304]
"commercially available vehicle modified for military use" |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
PiPz 2A1 Dachs
"Pionierpanzer 2A1 Dachs" |
West Germany | AEV
Armoured engineering vehicle |
83 | Based on Leopard 1 chassis. Project to part-replace ongoing. | |
PiPz 3 Kodiak
"Pionierpanzer 3 Kodiak" |
Switzerland Germany |
Mine-clearing vehicle, and AEV
Armoured engineering vehicle |
44 | Replacing the Dachs. | |
Keiler | West Germany | Mine-clearing vehicle | 24 | ||
Biber | West Germany | AVLB
Armoured vehicle-launched bridge |
40 | ||
Leguan
GFB Leguan "Gefechtsfeldbrücke Leguan" |
Germany | AVLB
Armoured vehicle-launched bridge |
7 | It will eventually replace the fleet of Biber AVLB.
| |
M3 Amphibious Rig
Schwimmschnellbrücke Amphibie |
Germany | Amphibious float bridges | 30 | ||
MAMBA | — | Germany | Ultra lightweight footbridge | — | [305] |
Faltstraße | West Germany | Trackway / carpet layer | 148 | System designed by KMW, 1 prototype in 1985, and 147 ordered in 1988. Based on the MAN SX200 (Lkw 15 t mil gl).
| |
Motorboot 3[306] | Germany | Pioneer utility boat | — | Used as a tool to potentially build temporary bridges, or to ferry pioneer troops across rivers in their mission | |
Minenverlegesystem 85 | Germany | Mine layer | — | [307] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Recovery vehicles | |||||
BPz3 Büffel A0A2
"Bergepanzer 3" |
Germany | ARV
Armoured recovery vehicle |
69 | Based on Leopard 2.[308] | |
BPz3 Büffel A1
"Bergepanzer 3" |
Germany | ARV
Armoured recovery vehicle |
6 | Based on Leopard 2.
New battlefield recovery device at the rear and a universal transport platform above the engine compartment, and improved mine protection.[308] | |
EH/W 200 Bison - Type 2
sgeBAFz "schweres geschütztes Berge- und Abschleppfahrzeug",[309] |
Germany Austria |
ARV
Armoured recovery vehicle |
12 | Purchased in 2011 with the intention to use it in Afghanistan, the first of 12 systems was delivered and sent in Afghanistan in 2012. The Bison is based on the 8x8 Mercedes Actros 4151, able to recover vehicles like the Boxer, the Puma.
| |
Recovery vehicles and mobile crane | |||||
Liebherr G-BKF
"Geschütztes Berge- und Kranfahrzeug" |
Germany | Mobile crane and ARV
Armoured recovery vehicle |
33 | 33 Liebherr G-BKF (Geschutztes Bergekranfahrzeug) were ordered in 2017, deliveries 2017–2021.[315] The vehicle has 2 winches: one towing lifting system and one telescopic boom.[316]
It is intended to replace the FAUN BKF 35–4. | |
Mobile cranes | |||||
Grove GMK 4080-3 | United States | Mobile crane | 7
(5 additional for Navy) |
5 to be used by the German Navy, 7 to be used by the Joint Support Service.[317]
Specifications:
| |
Liebherr
G-LTM 1090–4.2 "Liebherr Teleskop-Mobilkrane" |
Germany | Armoured Mobile crane | 38 | 38 Liebherr G-LTM were ordered in 2017, deliveries 2017–2021.[315] 2 Crane types:
Specifications:
Intended to be used mostly as a construction crane, to load / unload containers and to recover vehicles (upside down, stuck, damaged).[318] | |
Liebherr FKL
"Liebherr Fahrzeugkran leicht" |
Germany | Mobile crane | 251 | In service since 1991, lifting capacity of 10t.[319]
251 purchased in total, used by the Bundeswehr, Navy and the Luftwaffe. It is used in the depot, repair facilities and technical departments. | |
Liebherr FKM
"Liebherr Fahrzeugkran mittel" |
Germany | Mobile crane | 208 | In service since 1994, lifting capacity of 20t.[320]
208 purchased in total, used by the Bundeswehr, Navy and the Luftwaffe. It is used in the depot, repair facilities and technical departments. | |
Tadano Faun FKS ATF 30-2L
"Fahrzeugkran schwer, all-terrain Fahrzeugkran" |
(illustration image) |
Germany | Mobile crane | 4 | In service since 2000, lifting capacity of 35t.
Part of the KRK fleet (crisis response force). Mostly used by the pioneers and medical troops to set up field camps and field hospitals.[321] |
Tadano Faun FKS ATF 70-4
"Fahrzeugkran schwer, all-terrain Fahrzeugkran" |
— | Germany | Mobile crane | 4 | In service since 2000, lifting capacity of 70t.
Part of the KRK fleet (crisis response force). Mostly used by the pioneers and medical troops to set up field camps and field hospitals.[321] |
Tadano Faun FKS ATF 100-5
"Fahrzeugkran schwer, all-terrain Fahrzeugkran" |
Germany | Mobile crane | 4 | In service since 2000, lifting capacity of 110t.
Part of the KRK fleet (crisis response force). Mostly used by the pioneers and medical troops to set up field camps and field hospitals.[321] | |
Tadano Faun FKS ATF 110-5
"Fahrzeugkran schwer, all-terrain Fahrzeugkran" |
— | Germany | Mobile crane | 5 | In service since 2000, lifting capacity of 110t.
Part of the KRK fleet (crisis response force). Mostly used by the pioneers and medical troops to set up field camps and field hospitals.[321] |
Tadano Faun FKS ATF 120-5 "Obelix"
"Fahrzeugkran schwer, all-terrain Fahrzeugkran" |
Germany | Mobile crane | 5 | In service since 1999, lifting capacity of 130t.
Part of the KRK fleet (crisis response force). Mostly used by the pioneers and medical troops to set up field camps and field hospitals.[321] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
PALFINGER Crayler
Feldladegerät FLG 140 1,3t (4×4) |
Germany | Crayler | — | Field forklift which is air-transportable, all-wheel drive and remote-controlled with high off-road mobility. It usually goes with the truck to unload where there is no specific handling equipment.[322] | |
Steinbock 2,5 Y4
Feldumschlaggerät FUG 2,5t |
Germany | Forklift | 577 | In use in all branches of the German military, entered service in 1983, the remaining number in service is unknown.
Capacity of 2.5 tons.[323] | |
Hyster H16XD9 | United States | Heavy forklift | — | ||
Manitou MHT 950L
Feldumschlaggerät FUG 4t (4×4) |
France | Telescopic handler | — | Unloading containers and preparing palets.[324] | |
Merlo TF 45.11 T-170 | Italy | Telescopic handler | — | Capacity 4.5 tons.[325][247] | |
HERBST-SMAG Orion V | Germany | Reach stacker | 18 | In service since 2014, capacity of 24 tons, can stack up 3 containers height.[326] | |
Konecranes SMV 2216 TC3 | — | Germany | Reach stacker | 39 | Purchased in 2020, 26 tons capability, and can stack up 3 containers height[326] |
Hyster RS46-33CH | — | United States | Reach stacker | 9 | Selected in October 2020 for heavy needs.[327][328]
Capacity to lift 46 tons, and to stack up 5 containers. |
Ahlmann AS1600 |
(illustration image) |
Netherlands | Wheel loader | — | 4,12 t capacity[247] |
Liebherr 574 | Germany | Wheel loader | — | 4.5 m3 bucket.[329] | |
CAT 953
Laderaupe |
United States | Track loader | — | [247] | |
CAT 316F
Zeppelin |
United States | Excavator | — | [247] | |
JCB HMEE Loader
Hochmobiler Geschützter Baggerlader |
United States | Armoured backhoe loader | 7 | Purchased in 2013.[330] | |
Menzi Muck M545x
Laderaupe |
Switzerland | Walking excavator | 2 | Ordered in 2019, delivered in 2020, to be used by the Mountain Pioneer Battalion 8 from Ingolstadt[247][331] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fuchs 1A8 KAI
Kampfmittelaufklärung |
— | Germany | EOD vehicle
Explosive ordnance disposal |
5 | Developed by Rheinmetall in 2012. Equipped with a high-precision multi-jointed manipulator (10 m range)[332][333] |
Rheinmetall RCSys
DEU Route Clearance Systeme[334] |
— | Germany | Route clearance, demining system | 11 | 7 packages ordered in 2011, 4 additional in 2019.[335] A RC SYS is composed of:
|
MEOD
"Manipulationsfahrzeug tEODor" |
Germany | Unmanned ground vehicle,
Explosive ordnance disposal |
10 | Aerovironment (formerly Telerob GmbH)
Transported by the Rheinmetall YAK | |
Rabe
"Roboter zur Aufklärung, Beobachtung und Erkundung im Ortsbereich" |
United States Germany |
Unmanned ground vehicle, reconnaissance and exploration | 44 | Modified IRobot 110 Firstlook with additional reconnaissance equipment[336] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SATCOM | Germany | Ground station for Satellite communications system | — | [337] | |
SATCOMBw | Germany | Ground station for Satellite communications system | — | Stage 2 currently in service and since 2011, two military satellites by Airbus Defence and Space covering an area in from the Americas to Eastern Asia.[338] | |
Tetrapol
"Bündelfunksystem TETRAPOL Bw" |
Germany | Digital trunked radio system | — | Stage 2 currently in service and since 2011, two military satellites by Airbus Defence and Space covering an area in from the Americas to Eastern Asia.[338] | |
TÜtrSys
"Terrestrisches Übertragungssystem" |
Germany | Strategic communication system | r | Trailer equipped with a tower antenna to be deployed.
The Terrestrial Transmission System is a long range communication tool. It enables communication between the network nodes of the Bundeswehr. Key element in a network-centric warfare modern doctrine. |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COBRA
(COunter Battery RAdar) "Artillerieortungsradar Cobra" |
Germany | Counter-battery radar | 12 | Based on the 8x8 Rheinmetall HX platform.[339][340]
1 CoBRA was transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.[341] | |
ABRA radar
"Artillerie - |
Germany | Counter-battery and | 35 | A M113 A1 GE equipped with a French radar system, RATAC-S ("RAdar de Tir pour L`Artillerie de Campagne").[342]
This variant is from the 1990s, it will be retired by 2027. Its successor is the system BARÜ.[343] | |
PARA
"Panzeraufklärungs M113 ABRA |
Germany | Surface reconnaissance, Pulse Doppler radar | — | Based on the Tpz Fuchs, and equipped with a RASIT radar
It will be retired by 2027. Its successor is the system BARÜ.[343] | |
BOR-A 550 (Bodenüberwachung radargerät tragbar) |
France | Ground, Sea & Low Level Air Surveillance Radar, Pulse Doppler Bodengebundenes Aufklärungs- und Raumüberwachungssystem Radar |
— | LeGAR is a system made of the BOR-A-550, 2 VHF and 1 HF radio, installed in a Mercedes-Benz G290 TD "Wolf". It operates in I-band.
The systems are network-capable, so that several devices can be operated remotely from one workstation.[344] | |
EL/M-2180 WatchGuard
BARÜ , (Bodengebundenes Aufklärungs - und Raumüberwachung) |
(illustration image) |
Israel | Surface reconnaissance and space surveillance radar system | 69 | Light portable radar used as a surveillance of the battlefield system (ground, air, artillery).[345][346]
It was ordered in 2021, is being delivered (2022–24). It will replace: |
Ground Alerter 10 (GA10) | — | Germany | C-RAM Ground Alerter System | 17 | 17 GA 10 supplied by October 2024.[347][348][349]
It is a portable and easily deployed system intended to serve as an early warning for incoming threatening artillery. The goal is to provide few seconds to the troops to go protect themselves wherever possible before the impact. It can also be used as a convoy protection system. |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MoGeFa
Mobile and Protected Signals Intelligence |
— | Germany | Mobile SIGINT
Signals intelligence |
— | Platform Rheinmetall Yak |
Hummel | Germany | Electronic warfare vehicle | — | Jam radio and comms | |
KWS RMB
TPz Fuchs Kampfwertsteigerung Radio Multiband |
Germany | Electronic warfare vehicle | — | SIGINT, it analyzes the radar signal, locates them. It is part of the Cyber and Information Space organization ("Organisationsbereich Cyber- und Informationsraum").[350]
Equipped with a 12m antenna mast. | |
EloKa "Peiler" | Germany | Electronic warfare vehicle | — | he HF/VHF reconnaissance device is used for locating transmitters. The direction finder has a mast system that can be extended to twelve meters on the vehicle roof.
New version allows also to locate radar signals origin[351] | |
EloKa | Germany | Electronic warfare vehicle | — | Jams HF, VHF, UHF and GSM signals, it is used as a protection against IED detonated by a receptor.
TPz-1 A8A17 CG20+ |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity ordered | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
FIM-92K Stinger Block I
"Fliegerfaust 2 Stinger* |
United States | MANPAD
Man-portable air-defense system |
— | In service with the German Army.[352]
Complementary order for 500 missiles in June 2024 for €395 million to be delivered in 2028–2029 to replace the ones supplied to Ukraine.[353] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Role | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EMT Luna X-2000 | Germany | Fixed-wing UAV
Unmanned aerial vehicle |
ISR
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance |
81 | Currently being replaced by LUNA NG[354] (In 2013, 81 usable, 52 losses[355]) | |
EMT Luna NG/B
HUSAR "Hocheffizientes, unbemanntes System zur abbildenden Aufklärung in mittlerer Reichweite" |
Germany | Fixed-wing UAV
Unmanned aerial vehicle |
ISR
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance |
20 | Replacing LUNA and KZO[356]
| |
Rheinmetall KZO | Germany | Fixed-wing UAV
Unmanned aerial vehicle |
ISTAR
Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance |
43 | Currently being replaced by LUNA NG[354][355] | |
EMT Aladin
Abbildende Luftgestützte Aufklärungsdrohne im Nächstbereich |
Germany | Fixed-wing UAV
Unmanned aerial vehicle |
ISR
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance |
290 | As of 2013, 290 were in service, and 30 were lost (22 destroyed, 8 missing)[355] | |
Quantum Vector VTOL
FALKE (Fähigkeit des Abfangens von in gesperrte Lufträume eindringenden Kleinfluggeräten durch zivile Einsatzmittel) |
Germany | Tiltrotor UAV
Unmanned aerial vehicle |
C-UAS
Counter unmanned air system (Intercepting UAV penetrating restricted airspace) |
14 | 14 Expected to arrive in service in the Bundeswehr in 2023.[357][358]
Developed for airport safety, air traffic safety, police use and military use. | |
AirRobot AR 100-B | Germany | Mini multicopter UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle |
ISR
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance |
163 | [359] | |
AirRobot AR 100-H | — | Germany | Mini multicopter UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle |
ISR
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance |
145 | 145 ordered, to arrive from 2023. Dubbed MIKADO in German Army service[354] |
AirRobot AR 200 | Germany | Mini multicopter UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle |
ISR
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance |
— | [360] | |
Black Hornet Nano | Norway | Micro multicopter UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle |
ISR
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance |
30 | ||
DJI Phantom 4 | China | Commercial mini multicopter UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle |
ISR
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance |
30 | [361] | |
DJI Matrice 200 | China | Commercial mini multicopter UAV Unmanned aerial vehicle |
ISR
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance |
60 | [361] |
Model | Image | Origin | Role | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Airbus H135 | Germany | Trainer | 19 | ||
Airbus H145 LUH SAR | Germany | Search and rescue | 8 | Replaces the UH-1 Iroquois. | |
Airbus H145M LKH
Leichten Kampfhubschrauber |
Germany | Multirole attack helicopter | 1
(57 ordered, +20 option) |
62 H145M LKH ordered by the German Armed Forces, with 20 additional in option:[365][366]
HForce equipped with weapons:
| |
Eurocopter EC665 Tiger UHT | Germany | Attack helicopter | 51 | 68 delivered, 2 crashes, 15 used for spare parts. | |
NH90 TGEA
TTH German Army |
Germany | Utility helicopter | 40 | [367] | |
NH90 TGEE
TTH German Enhanced |
Germany | Utility helicopter | 42 | Based on TGEA variant, with added systems:[367]
|
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weapons of the EC665 Tiger UHT | |||||
M3P Browning
Sch MG M3P |
Belgium | Gun pod | 12.7×99mm NATO | Used with the EC665 Tiger. Gun pod with 400 cartridges.[368][369] | |
FZ Rocket system
FZ71, Fz181, FZ122, FZ149 |
Belgium Germany |
Helicopter rocket | 70 mm | Used with the EC665 Tiger.
Rocket manufactured by Rheinmetall, in collaboration with Thales Belgium. Contract in 2022 for 7'620 rockets for €19.92 million.[370] Rocket pods with 7 rockets (FZ233/FZ220), 12 tubes (FZ231/FZ219) or 19 rockets (FZ225/FZ207)[371] | |
PARS 3 LR
Panzerabwehr-Raketensystem der dritten Generation mit langer Reichweite |
France | ATGM
Anti-tank guided missile |
159 mm | Missile developed for the EC665 Tiger, operated on 4-missile pods.[372]
680 missiles purchased, range 6 km. | |
HOT-3 | France | ATGM
Anti-tank guided missile |
150 mm | Missile used with the EC665 Tiger, operated on 4-missile pods. | |
ATAS
Air-to-air Stinger |
United States | Air-to-air missile | 70 mm | Missile used with the EC665 Tiger, operated on 2-missile pods.[368] | |
Weapons of the NH90 | |||||
M3M Mk3 | Belgium | Side-door machine gun | 12.7×99mm NATO | [373]
50 machine guns ordered by the Bundeswehr for the NH90 in 2020, delivered in 2021–22.[374] | |
Heckler & Koch 121
MG5A2 |
Germany | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Used on a mount as a side weapon. |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Heckler & Koch P7 | West Germany | Semi-automatic pistol | The P7 was only used for military personal protection by the Feldjäger.[48] | |
Heckler & Koch G3 | West Germany | Battle rifle | Retired as a standard rifle, kept in strategic long-term storage. Most were brought to the G3A3 standard. | |
Heckler & Koch G3A3ZF | Germany | Designated marksman rifle | Was used an interim solution until the introduction of the G28. The selected G3s were converted to the G3A3ZF DMR version from 2008. | |
MILAN | France West Germany |
ATGM
Anti-tank guided missile |
Replaced by MELLS (Spike LR)[375] | |
Flakpanzer Gepard | West Germany Germany |
Self Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun | Some were taken out of storage and transferred to Ukraine. |
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