WS Investor
27 Apr 2026, 17:08
Rheinmetall has secured a new €1.04 billion contract from the German armed forces (Bundeswehr) for its “Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System” (IdZ-ES). The order includes modernization of existing systems and delivery of 237 additional platoon systems, with deployment scheduled between November 2027 and December 2029.
The project will equip an additional 8,600 soldiers, bringing the total to more than 12,000 individual systems across 353 platoon units. The contract falls under a broader framework agreement signed in 2025 with a potential total value of up to €3.1 billion through 2030.
The upgraded systems will integrate advanced IT, optics, and communication technologies, enabling compatibility with the Bundeswehr’s “Digitisation of Land-Based Operations” (D-LBO) network. Rheinmetall will act as the prime contractor, coordinating over 30 subcontractors.
The project will equip an additional 8,600 soldiers, bringing the total to more than 12,000 individual systems across 353 platoon units. The contract falls under a broader framework agreement signed in 2025 with a potential total value of up to €3.1 billion through 2030.
The upgraded systems will integrate advanced IT, optics, and communication technologies, enabling compatibility with the Bundeswehr’s “Digitisation of Land-Based Operations” (D-LBO) network. Rheinmetall will act as the prime contractor, coordinating over 30 subcontractors.