The trucks are being ordered within a framework agreement concluded in July 2024 which covers the delivery of up to 6,500 trucks worth up to €3.5 billion (US$3.6 billion).
Rheinmetall has been contracted to provide the German Army with 568 logistics vehicles under a €330 million deal which includes 349 UTF-trucks (unprotected transport vehicle) in 5t and 15t models.
The deal also includes 219 trucks with a swap-body system and 121 of these will have a protected driver’s cab. The UTF-trucks are to be delivered in 2026 and the swap-body trucks by November 2025.
The UTF-trucks are being ordered as part of framework agreement signed in July 2024 which covers the delivery of up to 6,500 trucks worth up to €3.5 billion (US$3.6 billion).
Under the framework agreement a new vehicle class will be introduced under, specifically the UTF 3.5t. 4×4 model which has a high degree of commonality with the UTF-family.