PRESS RELEASE
Germany Procures RCH 155 Wheeled Howitzers from KNDS
Munich, December 19, 2025 - The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) will introduce 84 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers for which KNDS Deutschland has received an order from ARTEC*. The order is based on a framework agreement between the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) and ARTEC for a total of 500 RCH 155 systems, which can also be procured by other nations.
This order also includes training equipment, service, and logistical support, with a total value of approximately €1.2 billion.
The RCH 155 armored wheeled howitzer combines the firepower and effective range of the unmanned, fully automated, and remote-controlled artillery gun module (AGM) with the high level of protection and mobility of the combat proven BOXER wheeled armoured vehicle. The RCH 155 is the only system worldwide capable of conducting combat while moving.
As a systematic further development based on the PzH 2000, the RCH 155 possesses all the functionalities of a modern artillery system, with the highest level of crew protection.
This system completes the newly established "Medium Forces" and will be the primary artillery weapon system of this new force category within the German Army.
*ARTEC joint venture of KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall Landsysteme
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About KNDS
KNDS is the leading pan-European land defence company, uniting over 10,000 employees and generating €3.8 billion in revenue in 2024. With a strong order backlog of €23.5 billion, the group delivers innovative complete mission solutions built on state-of-the art technologies. Leveraging deep industrial expertise and strong partnerships, KNDS develops open, interoperable solutions combining manned and unmanned systems, designed to meet tomorrow’s operational challenges. As a prime contractor, it provides full system-of-systems capabilities, from platforms to ammunition and services, managing the entire value chain and encompassing complete product life cycles
Born from the alliance of Nexter and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, uniting key nations within a single group, KNDS embodies the path toward a collective and efficient future for the sovereignty and security of Europe’s defence by supporting the standardization and interoperability between European and NATO forces.
Trusted by 24 European armies and 19 worldwide, KNDS benefits from decades of combat-proven experience. KNDS embodies a united, efficient model to enhance stability and long-term security in Europe and beyond.
