The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) will acquire nine training systems for the Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) under a contract worth €119.5m ($139.0m).
The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed the agreement with PSM Projekt System & Management (PSM) on 19 December 2025.
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PSM is a joint venture formed by KNDS Germany and Rheinmetall, with Rheinmetall allocated €118.5m of the overall contract value.
The delivery schedule plans for the first of these firing and combat training devices to reach the army by mid-2027.
Rheinmetall Electronics will act as a key subcontractor in this project, contributing to the delivery and integration of the systems.
Under the terms of the contract, the existing AGSP development model will be upgraded to conform to the new series standard, and dedicated transportation containers will be supplied for all units.
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By GlobalDataThe AGSP, developed by Rheinmetall, serves as a new training system designed specifically for mechanised infantry forces.
In September 2025, the Office for Army Development announced its readiness to introduce the AGSP into service.
The AGSP is claimed to be a “highly realistic simulator” that replicates battlefield conditions for armoured infantry platoons.
“Its precise replication of key elements, such as vehicle logic, ballistics, haptics and aiming behaviour, enables highly realistic training in line with the ‘train as you fight’ concept,” Rheinmetall said.
Each AGSP system comprises a control, evaluation and monitoring station (LAKS) along with four vehicle cabins that replicate those of the Puma IFV, housed within twelve 20-foot containers.
The facility can be relocated as required, with a modular setup that allows central components like server racks and driver cabins to be replaced or updated when necessary.
Design features include simplified maintenance access from outside the system, which removes the need to return equipment to the manufacturer and aims to reduce repair times and logistical requirements.
The AGSP enables armoured infantry units to conduct tactical training for platoons without moving an actual IFV.
Networking between two AGSP systems allows simultaneous training of two Puma IFV platoons or integration with compatible simulators for main battle tanks, permitting company-level exercises that involve both armoured infantry and tank units.
In November last year, Bundeswehr placed an order with Rheinmetall for laser light modules (LLMs) for their new assault rifle.
