Germany explores new options for future armoured vehicles
The latest Patria CAVS 6x6 fitted with a John Cockerill remote weapon system. The type could be selected to equip a new German medium force structure. (Photo: Patria)
Germany has a range of requirements for additional or replacement armoured vehicles over the next decade. Shephard analyses how the German Army might use its share of the country's highly publicised €100 billion defence spending boost.
Speaking at the International Armoured Vehicles 2023 conference in Twickenham, London, a German Armed Forces representative highlighted that a one-off €100 billion defence fund had been allocated to to improve combat capability, with no time limit,
This does however have to be shared between all elements of the armed forces.
The German Army is already procuring a number of armoured fighting vehicles including the latest version of the KMW Leopard 2 MBT and PSM Puma IFVs.
It is now to establish a medium force whose equipment will include a wheeled armoured personnel carrier (APC) plus other variants.
This need could be
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
Read this Article
Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 2 free stories per week
- Daily news round-up email service
- Access to all Decisive Edge email newsletters
Unlimited Access
Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
- Unlimited access to all published premium news
More from Land Warfare
-
![Avon Protection unveils new MITR-M1 Half Mask]()
Avon Protection unveils new MITR-M1 Half Mask
The mask, according to Avon Protection, is ideal for personnel operating in a low-to-mid-level threat environment, including those special operations and military staff.
-
![First UK-made British Army Boxer rolled out]()
First UK-made British Army Boxer rolled out
The first batch of 623 Boxer ordered were built in Germany with the majority of the work now done in West Midlands and North-East Wales.
-
![Bidders for the British Army Land Mobility Programme stir as the process begins]()
Bidders for the British Army Land Mobility Programme stir as the process begins
The UK’s Land Mobility Programme (LMP) is seen as vital for both the British Army and local industry as it is worth billions-of-dollars for thousands of vehicles.
