Defense procurement: Bundeswehr has awarded 47,000 contracts since 2022

Since Olaf Scholz declared a “Zeitenwende,” the German government has signed 47,000 defense contracts. However, it declined to say how many of the systems procured under those contracts have already entered service with the Bundeswehr.

27. April 2026
Eröffnung der neuen Produktionsstraße für das 8x8-Radfahrzeug BOXER bei KNDS in München zur Steigerung der Lieferkapazitäten für die Bundeswehr und Alliierte im April 2026.
KNDS opened a new production line for the Boxer armoured 8x8 combat vehicle in Munich in April 2026 to increase delivery capacity for the Bundeswehr and allied forces. (IMAGO / Bihlmayerfotografie)

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Last updated: 27. April 2026