The new Boxer fleet is being procured to replace the German Army’s existing fleet of Wiesel 2 armoured vehicles.
The letter of co-operation on Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier Vehicle production was signed between Australian and German defence officials at Parliament House, Canberra. Credit: Nicole Mankowski/© Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence.
The Australian Government has announced the commencement of a formal negotiation process to export the Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles to Germany.
The beginning of this deal was marked by the signing of an official letter of cooperation (LoC) between Australian Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy and German Defence Minister’s parliamentary state secretary Thomas Hitschler.
Signed on 23 March at Parliament House, Canberra, the new deal is expected to involve the transfer of more than 100 Boxer 8×8 multi-role heavy weapon carrier infantry vehicles to Germany.
The vehicles will be manufactured by Rheinmetall at its Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
This deal will further allow the engagement of various suppliers across Australia, making it one of the largest defence export contracts for the country.