Rheinmetall Secures Multi-Billion Euro Deal to Digitize German Military

The defense contractor will lead a decade-long project to modernize the Bundeswehr's communication systems, starting with a €1.9 billion order for a divisional network.

• Germany's Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a major contract to overhaul its outdated communication infrastructure.
• The framework agreement spans ten years, with a total value in the multi-billion euro range.
• An initial order worth €1.9 billion will establish a digital communication network for one Bundeswehr division, to be delivered between 2026 and 2029.
• The project includes the modernization of radio and communication systems across military vehicles and units.
• Rheinmetall has previously collaborated with KNDS to equip 10,000 Bundeswehr vehicles with digital radio systems as part of broader modernization efforts.

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