German arms company: Rheinmetall receives billion. Tanks for the German Army: The federal government has ordered 123 Heavy Weapon Carrier Infantry vehicles.
It's another billion-dollar deal for the thriving arms company. The money comes from the Bundeswehr's special fund worth 100 billion euros, which was set up after the start of the Russian attack on Ukraine in 2022. The wheeled tank is also a core element of the German army's new "Medium Forces" These are characterized by their ability to be deployed quickly over long distances.