Projekt System & Management, the joint business venture between KNDS and Rheinmetall, has secured a contract to supply nine Puma infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) firing and combat training systems to the German Army. The agreement is valued at €119.5 million ($139.5 million), highlighting Berlin’s continued investment in advanced training solutions for mechanized infantry forces.
Of the total contract value, €118.5 million ($138.3 million) has been awarded to Rheinmetall’s electronics division, which is acting as a key subcontractor. The contract scope also includes upgrading Germany’s existing AGSP development model to full production standard, along with the delivery of transport containers for all training facilities.
Delivery of the first AGSP platforms is scheduled for mid-2027. Developed by Rheinmetall, the AGSP system enables platoon-level mechanized infantry training without the need for operational Puma vehicles. Through networked simulation, the system supports joint exercises up to company level, enhancing collective training and operational readiness.
The simulator is designed to replicate real battlefield conditions by accurately modeling vehicle movement, weapons effects, aiming behavior, and physical feedback, following a “train as you fight” philosophy. Each AGSP includes a command, evaluation, and monitoring station, as well as four replicated Puma IFV cabins housed within 12 standard 20-foot containers, allowing the system to be rapidly deployed to multiple locations.
The modular design supports fast replacement and upgrading of critical components such as driver stations and server racks, while external access points simplify logistics and sustainment. Germany’s Office for Army Development approved the system for acceptance in September 2025, ahead of the country’s more than $4 billion investment in procuring 200 Puma IFVs and additional 30mm ammunition for the fleet.
