The Schützenpanzer Puma (SPz Puma), meaning “Schützen-AFV Puma”, is a German infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), per the Panzergrenadier-doctrine, designed to replace the aging Marder IFVs currently in service with the German Army. Production of the first batch of 350 vehicles began in 2010 and was completed in August 2021.

Jul 9, 2024 · Key upgrades and future developments for the Puma S1, currently in service with the German Army, include a new anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system and the integration of several reconnaissance drone systems, such as the Black Hornet Nano-UAV and the AR100-C …

Jun 25, 2024 · The German Army is set to modernize its Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) with advanced vision systems from the sensor technology specialist HENSOLDT. This order includes not only systems for operational units but also equipment for twelve turret simulators intended for training German vehicle crews.

The VJTF Very High Readiness Joint Task Force Puma armoured infantry fighting vehicle - a new age for armoured infantry. It has been a long way to tactical combat capability. In its VJTF Very High Readiness Joint Task Force version, the Puma AIFV bares its claws.

Jointly produced by Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, the top-performing Puma infantry fighting vehicle is the most advanced system of its kind anywhere. Besides excellent modular protection, the Puma possesses a unique capacity for scalable lethality and the ability to take part in sophisticated network-enabled operations.

Jun 18, 2024 · The German Bundeswehr showcased its Puma S1 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) equipped with a counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) from Dedrone at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition held...

Oct 23, 2024 · As part of the $100 billion special fund, Germany signed a framework agreement with PSM for a total of 229 additional Puma S1 IFVs, of which they immediately placed an order for 50 new vehicles, leaving a further 179 units as options.

Mar 19, 2021 · The latest upgrade links the Puma to the German Army’s Infanterist der Zukunft – Erweitertes System (Future Soldier – Expanded System: IdZ-ES) in an advanced network-enabled warfare environment. A total of forty VJTF-grade Puma infantry fighting vehicles will form part of the VJTF 2023 panoply of equipment.

On September 5, 2023, the German army (Bundeswehr) successfully completed a three-week testing phase of the upgraded Puma armored infantry vehicle, aimed at enhancing its combat capabilities. The trials were conducted at the Oberlausitz military training ground under challenging conditions.

The Puma uses AMAP-B and AMAP-SC armor technology to protect against RPGs and 30mm APFSDS munitions. This is armor was originally developed by Ingenieurbüro Deisenroth (IBD) which also made the armor package of the Strv 122.