• Denmark and Rheinmetall signed a seven-year framework agreement for ammunition supply on January 30, 2026.
• Initial orders for tank and medium-calibre ammunition are valued in the hundreds of millions of euros.
• The deal covers medium-calibre rounds, 120mm tank ammunition, and 155mm artillery shells.
DÜSSELDORF, Germany – Denmark is bolstering its military stockpiles. The Danish government has commissioned German defense contractor Rheinmetall to supply a range of ammunition under a new seven-year framework agreement signed on January 30.
The first orders placed under the deal are valued in the hundreds of millions of euros and include ammunition for tanks and infantry fighting vehicles.
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What is new?
Rheinmetall has secured a large-volume, seven-year framework agreement to supply ammunition to Denmark, a member of the EU and NATO. The contract, formally marked with a ceremony on January 30, 2026, enables the Danish military to procure several types of ammunition from the German defense company over the duration of the term.
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Initial Orders Detailed
The first call-offs under the agreement have already been placed. This includes a high five-digit quantity of medium-calibre ammunition in both 30mm x 173 and 35mm x 228 calibres, with an order value in the low three-digit million euro range. These rounds are intended for systems such as infantry fighting vehicles and self-propelled anti-aircraft guns.
Additionally, Denmark has ordered over 1,000 rounds of 120mm kinetic-energy tank ammunition. The value of this specific order is in the high single-digit million euro range.
Scope and Confirmation
The comprehensive framework agreement covers the supply of medium-calibre ammunition, 120mm main battle tank ammunition, and 155mm artillery ammunition. While initial orders focus on the first two categories, the contract establishes a long-term supply channel for artillery shells as well. “We are grateful for the trust Denmark has placed in us for its ammunition supply,” said Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG. “Rheinmetall sees this as confirmation of its role as one of the world’s leading ammunition manufacturers.”
About this company
Rheinmetall AG is a German technology group headquartered in DĂĽsseldorf, specializing in the defense and automotive sectors. The company’s defense arm is a producer of military vehicles, air-defense systems, sensors, and a wide array of munitions, making it a key supplier to numerous armed forces globally.
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