Germany has awarded Projekt System & Management—a joint venture between KNDS and Rheinmetall—a contract to deliver nine Puma IFV firing and combat training simulators for the German Army. The deal, worth €119.5 million ($139.5 million), underscores the military’s focus on enhancing combat readiness through advanced simulation-based training.
Rheinmetall’s electronics business will receive €118.5 million ($138.3 million) of the contract as a principal subcontractor. In addition to delivering new systems, the agreement includes upgrading an existing AGSP prototype to production configuration and supplying containerized transport solutions for all training units.
The AGSP training system, developed by Rheinmetall, is designed to train mechanized infantry units at platoon level without deploying live Puma vehicles. Its networked architecture allows multiple systems to be linked for company-level exercises, supporting integrated and scalable training scenarios.
Each system realistically simulates battlefield conditions by replicating vehicle dynamics, weapons effects, aiming procedures, and physical feedback in line with operational doctrine. An AGSP consists of four Puma IFV replica cabins and a central control and evaluation station, all housed within 12 standard 20-foot containers that enable mobility and rapid setup at different training sites.
The system’s modular construction allows for quick component replacement and future upgrades, improving lifecycle support and flexibility. Germany’s Office for Army Development approved the AGSP for service acceptance in September 2025, shortly before Berlin committed more than $4 billion to expand its Puma IFV fleet and procure additional 30mm ammunition.
