Germany has advanced two major programs to modernize its military fleet by approving the acquisition of new tactical and armored vehicles for both special forces and conventional units of the Bundeswehr.
These decisions reinforce the country’s strategy to enhance mobility, operational flexibility, and interoperability with European partners, while also strengthening the continent’s defense industry.
For the Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK), the German parliament authorized the purchase of 49 battlefield mobile platforms from the Dutch company Defenture, in the AGF-2 (combat and reconnaissance) and UFK (tactical support) models, with an option to acquire 31 additional vehicles. Deliveries are expected to start in 2027, after a long development and testing process conducted jointly with the KSK and BAAINBw. The vehicles were tested in extreme environments, from Arctic regions to deserts and jungles, and include integrated C4ISR systems as well as modular configurations for different mission types.
Simultaneously, under the multinational Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) program, Germany signed contracts exceeding US$ 2.34 billion to acquire up to 876 Patria 6×6 armored vehicles in four variants. Part of the fleet will be equipped with the Patria NEMO turreted mortar system and the Kongsberg RS4 remote-controlled weapon module. Deliveries will start in 2026, and from 2027, the vehicles will be produced locally after technology transfer to German industrial partners such as FFG, JWT, and KNDS.
The CAVS program, led by Finland and including seven European countries, even plans for the operational use of these vehicles in scenarios such as Ukraine, prioritizing production through the industrial capabilities of member states.
Combined, the orders from Defenture and Patria demonstrate Germany’s effort to modernize its armed forces with mobile, modular, high-tech solutions while fostering European industrial cooperation and reducing dependence on external suppliers.
Source: Defence Blog / Militarnyi | Photo: X @group_patria @Jeff21461 | This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team
Patria and Germany sign two agreements worth over 2 billion euros, with options, within the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme. 🇫🇮 🇩🇪
This includes up to 876 Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles in four variants, some equipped with NEMO turreted mortar system and Kongsberg… pic.twitter.com/PQUByopGKu
— Patria Group (@group_patria) December 18, 2025
🇩🇪 Germany has awarded a contract to the Dutch-based Defenture for the supply of 49 special forces vehicles worth ~100 million €.
Of the 49 vehicles, 34 are the AGF-2 variant, of which 8 are armed with a 20mm cannon, the remaining 15 in the UFK tactical support variant.… pic.twitter.com/Khv1iZ223B
— Jeff2146🇧🇪 (@Jeff21461) December 19, 2025
