Rheinmetall has signed a 300-million-euro ($348.6 million) deal to build mobile, armored field hospitals for the German Armed Forces.
Deliveries are expected to begin in 2029, with the systems to be used by German forces stationed in Lithuania and other frontline deployments.
The contract runs until 2040 and allows for future orders if more units are needed.
The new facilities meet NATO’s Role 2B standard, which could handle emergency surgeries and intensive care close to combat zones.
Each setup will include 11 armored trucks equipped with medical containers that can stay attached while on the move, allowing rapid deployment and quick setup in the field.
The vehicles are based on Rheinmetall’s flagship HX military workhorse trucks, designed for rough terrain and added protection against attacks.
Once operational, the platforms are expected to enable faster and more efficient treatment of severely wounded soldiers than current methods allow.
‘Best Possible Medical Care’
The project is part of Berlin’s broader effort to modernize its armed forces, boosting medical readiness for high-risk operations while reinforcing NATO’s presence on Europe’s eastern flank.
“This will enable us to provide our soldiers on the ground with the best possible medical care,” said Dr. Deniz Akitürk, managing director of Rheinmetall Project Solutions, which is overseeing the program.
Earlier this year, the company accepted a deal worth “double-digit million euros” to supply 120 military medical trucks under a separate effort with Germany.
In August 2024, Berlin awarded Rheinmetall another contract for Forward Surgical Team stations, which feature similar medical systems and can link several containers to create a larger treatment center.
Germany also received a similar fleet of protected medical transport containers developed by Airbus, which is fitted with solutions for minor wounds and injuries.
