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Rheinmetall gets new Bundeswehr order for 120mm tank ammunition

Rheinmetall said on 8 December 2025 that the Bundeswehr ordered more 120mm tank ammunition worth several hundred million euros, a call-off under a framework contract raised to about EUR 4 billion in 2023.

Verified Editor-read Rheinmetall press release, 8 December 2025

What it does not test. This does not disclose the exact quantity or price, nor confirm delivery timing beyond the framework's 2030 horizon.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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