Renk Group has obtained orders worth more than €45m ($52m) to supply transmissions for the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr).
The company will deliver its HSWL 256, HSWL 354 and AGB300 transmissions for integration into the Puma infantry fighting vehicle, the Büffel armoured recovery vehicle and the Boxer armoured transport vehicle.
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These orders form part of the ongoing expansion of the Bundeswehr and are intended to support the operational capability of the armed forces.
The ordered transmissions will be produced at Renk Group’s Augsburg headquarters in Germany.
Renk Group vehicle mobility solutions CEO Michael Masur stated: “In light of the new NATO capability requirements and the initiated expansion of armed forces, we are focusing on reliably meeting our customers’ growing demand for vehicle platforms with high-quality propulsion components. Our field-tested propulsion solutions form the backbone of military mobility and are a key element of European operational capability, making us all the more proud to make a vital contribution to the safety and effectiveness of the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr).”
The HSWL 256 model supports engines up to 850 kilowatts (kW), operates with typical vehicle weights between 35 and 45 tonnes (t), and offers six forward and six reverse speeds.
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By GlobalDataThe HSWL 354 model accommodates engines up to 1,300kW, manages typical vehicle weights from 50 to 70t, and features four forward and four reverse speeds.
In September 2025, Renk Group showcased the HSWL 076 transmission, its latest development in propulsion technology for modern lightweight tracked vehicles, at the defence and security trade exhibition DSEI in London.
