Puma IFV training simulators strengthen Bundeswehr readiness
Rheinmetall will supply nine advanced firing and combat training systems for the Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle to the Bundeswehr under a €118.5 million contract awarded to Projekt System & Management GmbH.
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Rheinmetall is delivering nine state-of-the-art firing and combat training systems (AGSP) for the Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) as part of a Bundeswehr procurement programme to enhance armoured infantry training capacity. The contract was awarded on 19 December 2025 by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to Projekt System & Management GmbH (PSM), a joint venture between KNDS Germany and Rheinmetall. Of the total procurement value of €119.5 million, €118.5 million is allocated to Rheinmetall.
Context of the programme
The Bundeswehr is expanding its armoured infantry capabilities and requires scalable, high-fidelity training solutions to prepare personnel efficiently without placing additional strain on operational vehicle fleets. Simulator-based training systems support this objective by enabling intensive training cycles while reducing costs, logistical complexity, and vehicle wear.
Rheinmetall developed the AGSP as a new-generation training system tailored specifically to the requirements of mechanised infantry units operating the Puma IFV. In September 2025, the Office for Army Development declared the AGSP ready for operational take-over.
Technical solution and responsibilities
Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH plays a central role as a subcontractor, contributing simulation, electronics, and system integration expertise. The AGSP delivers a high degree of realism by accurately reproducing vehicle behaviour, ballistics, haptics, and aiming characteristics, supporting the “train as you fight” doctrine.
Each AGSP installation consists of a control, evaluation, and monitoring station (LAKS) and four fully replicated Puma vehicle cabins. These components are housed in twelve 20-foot containers, making the system fully relocatable. The modular architecture allows key elements such as server racks and driver cabins to be mounted on rail systems, enabling rapid replacement, upgrades, or maintenance.
A key design feature is external accessibility of central systems, simplifying servicing and reducing downtime by eliminating the need to return equipment to the manufacturer for maintenance.
Deployment and scalability
The first AGSP units are scheduled for delivery in mid-2027. In addition to delivering new systems, Rheinmetall will upgrade the existing AGSP development model to the new series standard and provide transportation containers for all systems.
The AGSP is designed for networked operation, allowing two systems to be connected for joint training. This enables simultaneous training of two Puma platoons or combined exercises involving compatible main battle tank simulators. As a result, armoured infantry units can train at platoon or company level in coordinated manoeuvres without deploying real vehicles.
Operational impact
By enabling comprehensive tactical training without moving an IFV, the AGSP significantly reduces training time, cost, and logistical effort. The system supports faster qualification of additional armoured infantry soldiers while maintaining high training quality and operational realism.
The programme demonstrates Rheinmetall’s role in delivering modular, future-proof training systems that enhance military readiness while aligning with efficiency and availability requirements of modern armed forces.
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