Germany and the Netherlands have jointly commissioned 222 Schakal (Jackal) infantry fighting vehicles in a deal valued at €3.41 billion ($4 billion), managed by the European defense agency OCCAR and announced in October 2025. Under the contract, 150 vehicles will be delivered to the German Bundeswehr and 72 to the Dutch armed forces. The Schakal merges the wheeled Boxer chassis with the turret and 30mm main gun of the Puma tracked infantry fighting vehicle, enhancing mobility, protection, and firepower for Germany’s newly established medium forces. The contract, awarded to Artec GmbH—a joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Germany—includes spare parts, training, specialized tools, and optional services such as protection against anti-tank weapons, firing attack detection, and drone defense. An option for up to 248 additional vehicles is also included. This procurement reflects ongoing collaboration between the two nations and a nearly €10 billion investment in Boxer vehicle variants, which also extend to battlefield ambulances, bridge-laying versions, and howitzers. Deliveries are expected to commence in the coming years.