Germany is expected to receive the first, manufactured in Australia, in mid-2026 Boxer infantry fighting vehicles (IFV).
The information Boris Pistorius German Minister of Defense confirmed the heart point sheet. The ordered 123 pieces Boxer over 100 of the vehicles are manufactured in Australia due to limited production capacity in Germany.
The German-made vehicles are expected to arrive in the Bundeswehr for him. Meanwhile, Australia plans to complete the entire shipment to Germany in the next two years.
In total, Germany will receive 123 vehicles from Australia, worth about 2.7 billion euros. The delivery of the first 19 production vehicles was originally planned for 2025.
Made in Australia Boxer infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is based on the Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV), a wheeled reconnaissance vehicle of the Australian Defense Force, developed by the Rheinmetall manufactured in Australia.
Made in Australia Boxer IFV its prototype was delivered on May 2, 2024 a Bundeswehr for, but the tests necessary for serial production have not yet been completed.
According to the Bundeswehr’s Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Operational Support (BAAINBw), “intensive tests are currently underway to ensure that they meet the necessary operational requirements.” These tests are necessary to identify and solve potential problems before series production begins.
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