Rheinmetall has achieved a new milestone in the UK’s mechanised infantry vehicle (MIV) programme that involves delivering more than 500 boxer vehicles for the British Army.

In a Twitter post, the company said that welding work for the first series-production mission modules has begun on schedule.

The works began at the company’s site in Kassel, Germany.

This comes after Rheinmetall completed welding works on the prototype vehicles in June this year.

The German company will deliver a small batch of mission modules, then the majority of the related production services will be transferred to the UK.

In November 2019, the British Army placed the order for boxer MIVs. Artec, a joint venture between Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, is delivering the order.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

The UK will procure four variants of the vehicle, including an infantry carrying vehicle, a command and control variant, a field ambulance, and a specialist carrier.

The deliveries are expected to begin before the end of next year.

In September, Renvale secured a contract to supply CAN-Node electro-mechanical boxes for the boxer 8×8 armoured vehicles. According to earlier reports, the boxer vehicles are expected to replace the warrior infantry fighting vehicles.

Several operators, including Australia, Germany, Lithuania, and the Netherlands, currently use the boxer armoured fighting vehicle.

Rheinmetall recently delivered three HX 8×8 heavy recovery vehicles to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). These heavy vehicles will increase the New Zealand Army’s recovery and mobility capabilities, and will meet the defence force’s existing operational requirements.

 

Army Technology Excellence Awards - Have you nominated?

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Army Technology Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation, leadership, and impact. This is your chance to showcase your achievements, highlight industry advancements, and gain global recognition. Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today!

Nominate Now