Rheinmetall has secured a contract to supply up to 120 highly mobile rescue stations to the Bundeswehr, enhancing the German armed forces’ medical capabilities. The order, valued at several tens of millions of euros, will officially be recorded in January 2025, with delivery of the first systems scheduled to begin in December 2025.
The contract stipulates the initial supply of 16 systems, including both armored and unarmored versions, which will be delivered between 2025 and 2027. It also includes an option for an additional 104 systems, along with the training of Bundeswehr personnel to ensure the optimal use of these advanced medical units.
These rescue stations are designed to provide essential surgical and emergency care in field conditions. The Bundeswehr’s medical service will deploy these mobile units to offer emergency internal and surgical care wherever needed. The stations can be quickly set up or dismantled, making them adaptable to various operational needs. Each system is equipped with key features such as air conditioning, a power generator, and an emergency surgery container fully equipped with the latest medical instruments.
The rescue stations are part of the broader Modular Medical Facilities (MSE) system of the Bundeswehr, which aims to provide highly mobile and responsive medical support in dynamic operational environments. This system includes first aid posts, rescue centers, and operational hospitals used in the Bundeswehr’s operational areas. The individual systems take on specific tasks, such as providing various medical imaging capabilities, as in this case.