List of modern equipment of the German Army

Heckler & Koch P8A1

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 P9A1

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 P12

(.45 ACP)

Equivalent to the P8 in .45 ACP calibre.

The P12 is used by the KSK.

Heckler & Koch P30

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

The P11 is only used by the combat swimmers as an underwater pistol.

Illustration

It is to be replaced by the Heckler & Koch 437 (G39).^[10]

The weapon is only used by KSK and Feldjäger soldiers.^[9]

Personal defence weapon

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]

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.

G95K

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:

• Eotech supplied the reflector sight EXPS 3-0 NV and its red dot magnifier G33™
• a mission silencer B&T MARS and a practice silencer are provided^[18]
• Rheinmetall supplied the LM-VTAL, a tactical laser and light module, and the TL-MISSIONLIGHT
• the combat swimmers received an Aimpoint sight
• ERATAC BUIS (back up iron sight)^[19]
• B&T mono bloc silencer

G27P

(illustration image)

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]

G27K

(illustration image)

157 were ordered with a 13'' barrel (108 for the army, 49 in use with the Navy KSK).^[22][23]

G22A2

 United Kingdom

 Germany (A2)

Intended to be used against man targets up to 800 meters and against tactical targets such as radar systems, helicopters or unarmored 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]

G25

Used by the KSK.^[28]

G28

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.

G29

115 Bolt-action sniper rifle RS9 by C.G. Haenel for the special forces.^[33]

Accessories:

• Steiner Optik M5Xi 5-25×56
• 10-cartridges magasine
• Ilaflon coating in the color RAL8000.

G82A1

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.

G24

Accuracy International Ltd. sniper rifle procured for the special forces before the introduction of the G82 (AW50).

Used by the combat swimmers and the KSK.^[9]

MG4

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]

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]

MG5A2

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]

G8A1

MG6

Used on H145M helicopters, vehicles smaller boats, and can be used by infantry troops on tripods.^[41]

MG50-1

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.

Used with the Defenture VECTOR by the special forces (KSK), on the AGF Serval.^[44]

"Mehrzweckflinte 1"
(MZF1)

Pump-action shotgun for slugs - used by KSK, Feldjäger, combat swimmers and the boarding teams.

The Karabiner 98 is only used for protocol service in the guard battalion (German: Wachbataillon) at the Federal Ministry of Defence.

Heckler & Koch P2A1

"Notsignalgerät 19mm"

Cartridge SIG P WEISZ 19 PPF3.96 VB09.99.^[48]

(Diehl)

100,000 DM51A3 ordered in 2024.^[49]

(Rheinmetall)

962,860 additional ordered in 2024, up to 1.5 million smoke hand grenade in framework agreement. ^[51]

"Granatpistole AG40-1A1"

The 40 mm grenade pistol is a standalone secondary weapon.

"Granatabschussgerät 40mm"

Used as under-barrel grenade launcher with the Heckler & Koch G36.

"Granatmaschinen waffe A1"

Sometimes used as vehicle armament on vehicles such as the TPz Fuchs, Mungo ESK, Boxer, or Fennek.

"Panzerfaust schwer"

"Panzerfaust Leicht KSK"

Used by the Special forces.^[48] 1,087 additional ordered in 2020

• 689 RGW 60 HEAT (DM 52)
• 398 RGW 60 HESH (DM 62)^[58]

(light variant of RGW 90)

"Wirkmittel 90"

LRMP version (Long Range Multi-Purpose), range: 1,200m, used under the designation "Wirkmittel 90", Matador-AS (Anti-Structure) used under the designation "RGW90"

Rocket-propelled grenade

Standard infantry AT weapon.3,500 additional ordered in 2022, the DM72A1 warhead, also known as Panzerfaust 3-IT, an anti-tank tandem warhead.^[61]

"Mehrrollenfähiges Leichtes Lenkflugkörper-System"

(MELLS)

Anti-tank guided missile

525 iCLU launcher units, 4,326 Spike LR missiles:

• 1,160 Spike LR ordered in 2011^[63]
• 1,000 Spike LR ordered in 2017^[64]
• 1,500 Spike LR ordered in November 2019^[65][66]
• 666 Spike LR ordered in March 2021^[67][68]
• ordered for €700 million Spike LR2^[69][70]

Anti-tank guided missile

DM 1233 (for 110 mm LARS)

DM 1274 (for Skorpion mine laying system)

DM 1399 (for M270 and MiWs Skorpion)

DM 31

(anti-drone)

G27P

Target assistance systems for detection and “kinetic defense of Class 1 UAS".

"FN Feuerleitgerät 40"

Granatabschussgerät 40mm

The system features a ballistic computer, and a laser range-finder.

Granatmaschinen waffe A1

(Automatic grenade launcher)

The system features a ballistic computer, and a laser range-finder.

(for MANPATS)

(Anti-tank guided missile)

• telescopic sight with 5.5 × magnification
• a ballistic computer
• a laser range-finder
• can be combined with a Hensoldt IRV-MR night vision attachment

Orders:^[80][81]

• 2016, for KSK^[82][83]
• August 2024
• Option for further systems to be delivered in 2026

"integrated Control Launch Unit"

 Israel

 Germany

(for ATGM)

(Anti-tank guided missile)

• 311 ordered in June 2009^{[84][85] [86]}
• 97 ordered in March 2017^[87]
• 214 ordered in November 2019^[88]

Remote controlled weapon station

12.7×99mm NATO

40×53HV mm

Equipped with MG 3, M2 Browning, HK GMG.

Remote controlled weapon station

Equipped with MG 3, and MG5 in the future, and PERI Z17 optical targeting periscope and a thermal imaging device.^[90]

Fernbedienbare leichte Waffenstation

Remote controlled weapon station

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.^[91]

Fernbedienbare leichte Waffenstation

Remote controlled weapon station

40×53HV mm

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.^[91]

Fernbedienbare leichte Waffenstation with Heckler & Koch GMG

Remote controlled weapon station

Equipped with Rheinmetall Mk 20 RH-202 autocannon.

5-Farben-Tarndruck

The colours of the camoulage are light green (15%), light olive (20%), dark green (35%), brown (20%) and black (10%).^[94][95]

3-Farben-Tarndruck

The colours of the camouflage are sand, brown and green.^[96]

6-Farben-Tarndruck

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.^[97]

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.^[98]

 Germany

 Spain

This helmet entered in service in 1992 with the German military. It gets covered by a cloth with the Flecktarn camouflage.^[101]

"Gefechtshelm Streitkräfte"

(by end 2022)

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):

• 2021, framework agreement for up to 20,000 helmets, 15,008 of which were ordered in the end.^[102][103]
• 2023, 313,000 ordered (205,000 to be delivered by 2025)^[103] The contract was passed with Galvion and Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics.

Purchased for elite troops in 2013.^[104]

It is covered with a mesh with MultiCam camouflage.^[105]

"Helmsystems Spezialkräfte"

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).^[106][107]

"Modulare Ballistische Schutz- und Trageausstattung"

(delivered as of February 2024)

^[108]

A first procurement for 16,000 was made with all delivered in 2021,^[109] a total of 305,000 vests is expected.^[110]

• Class 1 - soft ballistic protection (such as 9×19mm)
• Class 4 - hard-core ballistic protection (such as 7.62×51mm)
• K2 - stab protection against blades
• Splinter protection for the shoulder, neck, upper arms, abdomen and thighs

• Dräger M2000
• Clothing

"Schutzanzug EOD 9"

(10,212 headwear)^[114]

Technology, using residual light amplifier tubes and an integrated infrared illuminator using white phosphor:

• 5,000 ordered in June 2021 manufactured by Theon Sensors SA.^[115]
• 20'000 ordered in July 2022,^[116] delivery ongoing until the end of 2024, manufactured in Germany by a joint venture made of Theon Sensors SA and Hensoldt Optronics GmbH.
• 16,041 ordered in April 2024, to be delivered by the end of 2026.^[114]

"Ground Panoramic Night Vision Goggle", aka "Quad eyes"

Technology: Residual light amplification and thermography.

"WBG-HaWa-Inf"

It is a cooled thermal imager that is used in conjunction with a telescopic lens.

Considered as a "target assistance systems for detection and “kinetic defense of Class 1 UAS".^[123]

The order is from 2021, and it intends to equip the infantry and all dismounted fighting forces, it is part of the IdZ program.

"Panzerhaubitze 2000A2"

Self propelled howitzer

(+22 on order)

•  Croatia: 16 sold
•  Lithuania: 21 sold
•  Ukraine: 14 transferred (2022)

Prior to the transfer to Ukraine in 2022, 108 were in service, 40 in storage. Since then, the ones in storage are being restored.^[125][126]

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.^[127]

"Mittleres Artilleriraketensystem II" (MARS II)

Multiple launch rocket system

5 donated to Ukraine^[130] The weapons used by Germany are the MLRS (M26 AT2), and GMLRS (M31, M31A1, M32) and 110 mm rockets

M113 G3 EFT GE PzMrs 120 mm (NDV 2)

 United States

 Germany

 Finland

The mortars are Tampella 120 Krh/40 built under licence by Rheinmetall. 60 mortar shells are stored within the vehicle.^[132]

"Leichter Panzermörser"

 Germany

 Finland

"Tampella 120 Krh/40"

It uses a PERI-R16A1 panoramic periscope and a K12mA2 fixed collimator.^[135][136]

• base bleed
• high explosive (HE)

Standard shells in use in the Bundeswehr, such as the DM121, only have a 30 km range.^[138]

• anti armour
• top attack
• explosively formed penetrator (EFP)

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.^[140][141]

• base-bleed
• guided shell
• programmable fuse

• Vulcano 155 BER (base-bleed extended range), unguided shell with a 50 km range
• Vulcano GLR guided long range, guided ammunition with a 70 km range. Inertial guidance at mid-flight that is correcting the arc. The terminal guidance can be selected between GPS coordinated, or GPS + terminal laser guided (higher precision).

262,080 AT2 mines as DM 1399 for laying by M270 MARS (procurement 1993 to 1995)

"Aufklärungs- und Gefechtsfahrzeug Serval"

 Germany

 Austria

"Mittleres Aufklärungs und Gefechts-fahrzeug"

(26 planned orders)

In June 2021, the Bundestag approved the budget to purchase the vehicles, they intend to replace the AGF Serval and the ESK Wolf.^[208]

In August 2021, the Defenture Mammoth (GRF 5.12, 9 tons) was selected and prototypes were ordered.^[209][210]

In April 2024, the 4 prototypes were handed over.^[211]

49 to be ordered of the 80 vehicles framework agreement + 31 in option, in 3 variants:^[212]

• AGF 2
• UFK
• Fire support with the M621 20 mm automatic cannon

"Mittleres taktisches Unterstützungs-fahrzeug Kommando"

(15 planned orders)

"Feuerunterstützungsfahrzeuge"

(8 planned orders)

"Leichtes luftlandefähiges Utility Terrain Vehicle"

(LL UTV)

Utility terrain vehicle

Version of the Polaris MRZR-D4, known as the Leichtes luftlandefähiges Utility Terrain Vehicle in the German Armed Forces.

All-terrain vehicle

168 delivered from 1985 to 2000.^[217]

"Wolf Space Situational Awareness"

Based on the civilian Mercedes G270 CDI.^[218]

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.^[219][220]

• Patrol
• Pathfinder
• Navara (pickup with hardtop)

"Hirsch"

Several variants, including military police, unmarked for special forces, for embassy and VIP transport^[223]

Several variants, including military police, unmarked for special forces, for VIP transport^[223][224]

(illustration image)

All-terrain vehicle

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.^[228]

"Schwerlasttransporter Elefant"

"Schwerlasttransporter Franziska"

"Schwerlasttransporter Mammut"

Armoured cabin

• 19 delivered 2012 - 2013^[230]

Also known as Elefant 2, And in the Bundeswehr, known as:"SaZgM", or "Sattelzugmaschine"

Unprotected cabin

+ 57 on order

Need for higher capacity (70 t) to transport the Leopard 2A7V.

• 32 ordered in 2018^[231][232]
• 48 ordered in November 2020^[233][234]
• 57 ordered in May 2023.^[235]

"Sattelanhänger 70 tons"

(SaAnh 70t mil)

(Road and off-road)

(+ 218 on order)

They are designed to transport primarily the Leopard 2 A6M / A7V.^[236]

Orders:

• Tranche 1, June 2022: 31^[238]
• Tranche 2, 2023: 91^[238]

Delivery:

• Tranche 1: between December 2022 and October 2023^[239]

"Schwer-lasttransporter"

• 70 tons capacity on the trailer (100 tons for the truck, trailer, and load), capable to transport the Leopard 2A7V
• Scania Euro 6 engine, 8-cylinders, 16.0 liters, 650 hp
• DOLL-panther semi-trailer S8E-0S2, 8 axles, 32 wheels, 7 steered axles^[270]

CA 6x4 MHA

Abrollkipper, 8×4

(illustration image)

Hydraulic hooklift to transport platforms and containers.

26.440 BL, 6×4

(illustration image)

18.360 BB, 4×4

ML 100 E 21W, 4×4, 2t

ML 140 E 24W, 4×4, 5t

ML 150 E 28WS, 4×4, 5t

AT380T 45W 6×6, 15t

AT 450 E6, 6x6, 15t

(1018 A), 4×4

"commercially available vehicle modified for military use"

18.290, 4×4

Standard swap body (developed by the company Sonntag Fahrzeugbau)

2t hümS gl

"commercially available vehicle modified for military use"

"Pionierpanzer 2A1 Dachs"

Armoured engineering vehicle

"Pionierpanzer 3 Kodiak"

Armoured engineering vehicle

Armoured vehicle-launched bridge

GFB Leguan

"Gefechtsfeldbrücke Leguan"

Armoured vehicle-launched bridge

• 7 ordered in 2016 delivered from 2018 to 2021
• 24 ordered in 2020, to be delivered between 2023 until 2028

Schwimmschnellbrücke Amphibie

• Load capacity - MLC70
• carpet length - 50 m
• carpet width - 4.2 m

"Bergepanzer 3"

Armoured recovery vehicle

"Bergepanzer 3"

Armoured recovery vehicle

New battlefield recovery device at the rear and a universal transport platform above the engine compartment, and improved mine protection.^[285]

sgeBAFz

"schweres geschütztes Berge- und Abschleppfahrzeug",^[286]

Armoured recovery vehicle

• 1 "main" winch TR 200/6: 250 kN (25.5 tons), cable length of 100 m^[287][288]
• 1 "self-recovery" winch Rotzler HZ 090: 100 kN (10.2 tons)
• 1 "auxiliary / pull-out" winch Rotzler HZ 010, 8 kN (0.8 tons)^[289]
• Crane HIAB 2222 ATF-1, lifting capacity of 6.6 tons, reach of up to 20.9 m, and a torque capacity of 205 kN·m (23.0 to·m)^[290]
• Towing fork, under-lift capacity 16 t^[291]
• Protection level, STANAG IV

"Geschütztes Berge- und Kranfahrzeug"

Armoured recovery vehicle

• 1 Winch TR 200: 200 kN (20.4 tons), cable length 75 m, rope speed 25 m/min
• 1 Winch TR 80: 80 kN (8.15 tons), cable length 49 m, rope speed 27 m/min
• Crane lifting capacity of 22.8 tons, maximum reach of 20.9 m, and 5 tons lifting capacity at maximum reach
• Towing fork: capacity 40 tons
• Protection level, STANAG 4569/AEP 55

It is intended to replace the FAUN BKF 35–4.

(5 additional for Navy)

Specifications:

• 70 tons lifting capacity
• boom length is 51 meters

G-LTM 1090–4.2

"Liebherr Teleskop-Mobilkrane"

• 17 heavy-duty variants, counterweight of 8.4 tons, 2 tons lifting capacity at maximum reach
• 21 very heavy-duty variants, counterweight of 22.5 tons, 4.5 tons lifting capacity at maximum reach

Specifications:

• 1 Winch TR 80: 80 kN (8.15 tons)
• telescopic boom extend up to 35.7 m, 36.6 tons lift capacity
• Protection level, STANAG 4569/AEP 55

Intended to be used mostly as a construction crane, to load / unload containers and to recover vehicles (upside down, stuck, damaged).^[295]

"Liebherr Fahrzeugkran leicht"

251 purchased in total, used by the Bundeswehr, Navy and the Luftwaffe.

It is used in the depot, repair facilities and technical departments.

"Liebherr Fahrzeugkran mittel"

208 purchased in total, used by the Bundeswehr, Navy and the Luftwaffe. It is used in the depot, repair facilities and technical departments.

"Fahrzeugkran schwer, all-terrain Fahrzeugkran"

(illustration image)

Part of the KRK fleet (crisis response force). Mostly used by the pioneers and medical troops to set up field camps and field hospitals.^[298]

"Fahrzeugkran schwer, all-terrain Fahrzeugkran"

Part of the KRK fleet (crisis response force). Mostly used by the pioneers and medical troops to set up field camps and field hospitals.^[298]

"Fahrzeugkran schwer, all-terrain Fahrzeugkran"

Part of the KRK fleet (crisis response force). Mostly used by the pioneers and medical troops to set up field camps and field hospitals.^[298]

"Fahrzeugkran schwer, all-terrain Fahrzeugkran"

Part of the KRK fleet (crisis response force). Mostly used by the pioneers and medical troops to set up field camps and field hospitals.^[298]

"Fahrzeugkran schwer, all-terrain Fahrzeugkran"

Part of the KRK fleet (crisis response force). Mostly used by the pioneers and medical troops to set up field camps and field hospitals.^[298]

Feldladegerät FLG 140 1,3t (4×4)

Feldumschlaggerät FUG 2,5t

Capacity of 2.5 tons.^[300]

Feldumschlaggerät FUG 4t (4×4)

Capacity to lift 46 tons, and to stack up 5 containers.

(illustration image)

Laderaupe

Zeppelin

Hochmobiler Geschützter Baggerlader

Laderaupe

Kampfmittelaufklärung

Explosive ordnance disposal

DEU Route Clearance Systeme^[311]

 

  Switzerland

• 1 Fuchs 1A8 for the crew
• 1 RC Wiesel 1 AFM with detection sensors
• 1 RC Mini-Minewolf remote-controlled demining machine
• 1 Lkw MULTI FSA transport truck

"Manipulationsfahrzeug tEODor"

EOD robot

Explosive ordnance disposal

Transported by the Rheinmetall YAK

"Roboter zur Aufklärung, Beobachtung und Erkundung im Ortsbereich"

"Bündelfunksystem TETRAPOL Bw"

"Terrestrisches Übertragungssystem"

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.

(COunter Battery RAdar)

"Artillerieortungsradar Cobra"

 Germany

 France

 United Kingdom