Up to 1,375 HX, TGS and TGM Trucks

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) has signed a framework agreement with the Austrian procurement organisation Bundesbeschaffung GmbH Wien to supply various logistics vehicles for the Austrian armed forces – a long-time user of the company’s vehicles. Encompassing the delivery of up to 1,375 HX, TGS and TGM vehicles, the framework agreement runs for seven years, with potential order value of up to €525 million (US$575 million).

The Austrian government’s request for tenders comprised a total of 23 lots, of which six were earmarked for the military. RMMV proposed vehicles from the TGM, TGS and HX model series with different axle configurations and a variety of build-on systems such as cranes, platforms and tippers as well as roll-off, swap body and snow removal systems. RMMV received the go-ahead to supply Austria with all six lots of military vehicles.

Procurement of the logistic vehicles is part of a comprehensive modernisation of the Austrian Army. “From now until the year 2029, €560 million will be invested in modernising 170 armoured vehicles, including 58 Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks and 112 Ulan infantry fighting vehicles,” explained Austrian Defence Minister, Klaudia Tanner. ”Following the €873 million invested in procuring 36 AW169 Lion helicopters, this is the next big step in achieving a modern Army. Concrete steps like this are making the slogan ‘Mission Forward!’ a reality”.