Rheinmetall To Provide Critical Logistical Support To German Armed Forces In Case Of Emergency

Rheinmetall has received a major order from the Bundeswehr for logistical support in connection with redeploying military forces within Germany as well as their deployment abroad. The framework agreement concluded with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Infrastructure, Environmental Protection and Services (BAIUDBw) is worth up to €260m gross. The agreement is initially valid for three years. It can be extended twice, by one year at each extension, up until the end of 2029 as a maximum.

The contract explicitly stipulates that Rheinmetall is to provide the specified services in a national defence situation and in conjunction with the mutual defence clause. The corporation is thus expanding its portfolio to include logistical support for the redeployment of forces.

Due to its central location in Europe, Germany is both a transit nation and a logistical hub for collective defence. Within NATO and the EU, the country therefore plays a key role concerning the redeployment of forces.

With this order, Rheinmetall Project Solutions GmbH is the first industrial partner to take on the task of setting up and operating holding areas (Convoy Support Centres or CSCs) and assembly areas along convoy routes as part of the Bundeswehr's ‘Operationsplan Deutschland’.

Dr Deniz Akitürk, CEO of Rheinmetall Project Solutions GmbH: “We are delighted that we are able to expand our business in the logistical support of the armed forces in this area as well”.

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