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Jun- 2025 -

30 June

German Medium Forces to Adopt Boxer Fleet With 30mm Remote Turret

Germany has revealed its plan to acquire Boxer armored fighting vehicles to integrate primary capabilities into the military’s newly established Medium Forces.

Apr- 2024 -

19 April

Europe

A Boxer armored fighting vehicle is seen parked in a cemented area in front of a green, tree-filled field. The eight-wheel armored vehicle is painted in green, brown, and black camouflage. A mounted gun by its hatch above is seen pointing forward. The background is a clear blue sky.

Juster Domingo

Five Dutch Soldiers Injured in NATO Exercise Mishap

Five Dutch soldiers were injured during a NATO exercise in Germany when a Boxer vehicle collided with a Fennek reconnaissance vehicle.

11 April

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Australia, Rheinmetall Ink Contract to Export Boxers to Germany

Canberra and Rheinmetall Defence Australia have signed a production contract to deliver locally-developed Boxer vehicles to Germany.

8 April

Business

Juster Domingo

German Boxer Armored Fighting Vehicles to Get New Onboard Generators

Vincorion has signed a $13-million deal to supply the German Army's Boxer armored fighting vehicles with onboard generators.

Mar- 2024 -

22 March

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Greenlights Acquisition of 100 Boxer Vehicles From Australia

Germany has approved the procurement of over 100 Boxer multirole armored fighting vehicles from Australia.

Feb- 2024 -

14 February

Asia Pacific

SGT Chris Hughes, LCPL Ben Crawford and TPR Liam Skinner supported testing of the Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle *** Local Caption *** Testing of the Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle was recently undertaken in Germany, by members of CASG Land Domain and 2/14 LHR (QMI). Tests included firing the MK30-2 cannon and MAG58 machine gun in extreme weather conditions, as well as testing the new programmable munitions capability. Three soldiers from 2/14 LHR (QMI) were involved in testing at the Rheinmetall site in Unterluss, Germany, where the vehicles Lance 2.0 turret was designed and initial production has commenced. The visit included a brief on the Block II vehicle design, operation of the Combat Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance system and new weapon control systems. Development of these systems included input from 2/14 LHR soldiers, leveraging their experience with the Block I vehicles.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Obtains New Boxer Design Input From Soldiers

The Australian Army has collected vehicle layout suggestions from soldiers to support the new design of its upcoming Boxer Block II fleet.

Apr- 2023 -

10 April

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Rheinmetall in Talks for Australia-Based Boxer Vehicle Production for Germany

Rheinmetall has confirmed the start of negotiations to produce more than 100 Boxer combat vehicles in Australia for Germany.

Mar- 2023 -

23 March

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australian Troops Conduct Live-Fire Drill With New Boxer Combat Vehicles

The Australian military has begun training troops in its new Boxer combat vehicles at the Wide Bay Training Area in Queensland.

8 March

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Germany Mulls $3B Boxer Armored Vehicle Purchase From Australia

Germany is considering purchasing many Boxer armored vehicles from Australia in a potential $1.9-billion deal.

Oct- 2022 -

18 October

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia’s Boxer Combat Vehicles Achieve Initial Operational Capability

The Australian Army says its Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle has reached initial operational capability after rigorous testing.

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