PRESS RELEASE
Germany and the Netherlands Procure 222 BOXER RCT 30 Wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicles
Munich, 13 November 2025
KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) has been subcontracted by ARTEC (OEM of the BOXER system and a joint venture between KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall Landsysteme) to supply BOXER RCT 30 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles to the German Army. ARTEC had previously signed a relevant contract with the procurement organization OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en Matière d’Armement). The basis for the procurement was established by the BAAINBw (Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support) and OCCAR.
The Bundeswehr is fielding a total of 150 systems under the name "Schakal“. The Dutch armed forces will receive a further 72 BOXER RCT 30. The first RCT 30 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles will be delivered starting in late 2027.
The BOXER RCT 30, developed by KNDS, will be the backbone of the newly established "Medium Forces“. The combination of the proven BOXER, already deployed in seven nations, and the proven 30-millimeter turret of the PUMA infantry fighting vehicle enables the "Schakal" to engage moving targets, even while moving. The new wheeled infantry fighting vehicle is also capable of anti-drone and anti-aircraft defense. With the integrated MELLS anti-tank system (multi-role lightweight guided missile system), the BOXER RCT 30 is also capable of successfully engaging main battle tanks. With a six-personnel capacity, the Schakal is the primary weapon system of the Grenadiers of the „Medium Forces“.
The BOXER RCT 30, developed by KNDS, will be the backbone of the newly established "Medium Forces“. The combination of the proven BOXER, already deployed in seven nations, and the proven 30-millimeter turret of the PUMA infantry fighting vehicle enables the "Schakal" to engage moving targets, even while moving. The new wheeled infantry fighting vehicle is also capable of anti-drone and anti-aircraft defense. With the integrated MELLS anti-tank system (multi-role lightweight guided missilesystem), the BOXER RCT 30 is also capable of successfully engaging main battle tanks. With a six-personnel capacity, the Schakal is the primary weapon system of the Grenadiers of the „Medium Forces“.
With the new user nations Germany and the Netherlands, the BOXER RCT 30 is under contract in four nations.
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About KNDS
KNDS is a European land defense systems leader with more than 10,000 employees, 2024 turnover of 3.8 billion euro, order backlog of around 23.5 billion euro and order intake of 11.2 billion euro in 2024. As prime contractor and lead system integrator KNDS develop, deliver and sustain state of the art manned and unmanned ‘system-of-systems’, complete mission solutions and its main systems and sub-platforms, including the related ammunitions and services. Its product portfolio encompass main battle tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, weapons systems, ammunition, robotics, military bridges, customer services, battle management systems, training solutions, protection solutions and a wide range of equipment.
The alliance between Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (now KNDS Deutschland) and Nexter (now KNDS France) has been a step forward in the consolidation of the land defense systems industry in Europe. It positions KNDS as a key contributor to European sovereignty, offering European and NATO customers the opportunity of increased standardization and interoperability for their defense equipment, with a dependable and resilient European industrial base. KNDS is the trusted partner of 24 armed forces in Europe and 19 in the rest of the world.
KNDS headquarters are based in Amsterdam.
