Bundeswehr manages fleet of over 42,000 vehicles

The German Bundeswehr manages a massive and diverse vehicle fleet, which includes both specialized military equipment and a large number of civilian vehicles. The Bundeswehr Fuhrparkservice GmbH oversees a total of 42,592 vehicles.

One notable piece of equipment is the Bv206S Hägglunds, a versatile articulated all-terrain vehicle manufactured by Hägglunds, a subsidiary of BAE Systems. Weighing 7.3 tons with a 1.55-ton payload, the vehicle is designed for use in snow, swamps, deserts, and high mountains. It is primarily utilized by paratroopers, mountain troops, and medical services for transporting troops, wounded personnel, and materials.

To maintain this extensive fleet, the Bundeswehr utilizes a network of civilian workshops across Germany. Contracted private businesses provide maintenance and repair services for both military and civilian-standard vehicles, offering significant business opportunities for local automotive entrepreneurs.