Rheinmetall has signed a contract with General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) to supply turret systems, main armament, and simulation technology for the German Army’s new Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicle.
The agreement, concluded in Kaiserslautern in early February 2026, is valued in the mid three-digit million-euro range.
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Initial deliveries are scheduled from 2029, according to a statement released on Rheinmetall on 20 February 2026.
Under the terms of the contract, Rheinmetall Electronics in Bremen will deliver an initial 274 CT-025 turrets by 2031, providing the first major deployment of this modular, unmanned turret system.
A modified version of the CT-025 will be tailored to Bundeswehr specifications, featuring adjustments in ammunition supply and turret height for platform compatibility and operational use.
The Oerlikon KBA 25 mm automatic cannon, produced by Rheinmetall Italia in Rome, will serve as the main weapon for the Luchs 2.
This system offers three firing modes, single shot, rapid single fire at 175 rounds per minute, and burst fire at up to 600 rounds per minute, along with dual belt feed and a range of up to 2,500 metres.
The cannon is compatible with various types of ammunition and is designed to counter both ground and air targets.
Rheinmetall digital systems division head Timo Haas said: “We are grateful for the trust that GDELS and the Bundeswehr have placed in our products and capabilities.
“The Luchs 2 contract package is a significant success for our Bremen site and our colleagues in Rome. At the same time, it sends a strong signal in favour of European defence cooperation.”
Rheinmetall’s CT-025 turret incorporates digital networking and sensor technology to enable target engagement while on the move.
The fully digitalised fire control system includes inertial weapon stabilisation, a ballistic computer, and interfaces compatible with GVA/NGVA standards.
The Bundeswehr variant also features a ballistically protected hatch for open command positions during movement.
The modularity of the CT-025 allows integration with Rheinmetall’s Battlesuite system, supporting functions such as AI-assisted target tracking and mission-specific software upgrades without requiring hardware changes.
In addition to weapon systems, Rheinmetall will deliver six AGFS combat simulation training devices for vehicle-based reconnaissance units under commission from GDELS.
The first reference system is due by mid-2028, with subsequent upgrades planned across all units.
These simulators are intended to replicate battlefield conditions by modelling vehicle logic, sensors, and ballistics, supporting networked training scenarios.
Live simulation will be facilitated through integration of the AGDUS combat simulator into the Luchs 2 fleet. This laser-based training tool enables realistic exercises both on firing ranges and within combat training centres.
These developments follow technological approaches already applied to other vehicles used by the Bundeswehr, such as the Puma infantry fighting vehicle.
Standardising equipment across platforms may contribute to efficiencies in training, maintenance and logistics throughout German Army units.
