Rheinmetall framework agreement with NATO procurement agency for 120mm tank ammunition – initial order worth around €200 million
13 February 2026 – Rheinmetall is further expanding its role as a leading manufacturer of 120mm tank ammunition. The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has called off its first batch of ammunition, worth around €200 million, under a 2025 framework agreement for 120mm ammunition, a contract of substantial scope and value. The end customers are various NATO countries.
The ‘Basic Contractual Instrument’ (BCI) signed with NSPA in July 2025 defines the terms and conditions as well as all technical specifications for various types of 120mm tank ammunition. NATO and NATO-equivalent members can use the framework agreement to simplify the procurement of Rheinmetall ammunition. They can order the ammunition directly from the NSPA. This significantly simplifies the procurement of 120mm tank ammunition within the Atlantic Alliance. Rheinmetall can thus further expand its role as a leading supplier of 120 mm tank ammunition.
Used in the field by many nations since 1980, Rheinmetall’s 120mm smoothbore technology has become the established main battle tank armament within the armed forces of Germany, NATO and other allied nations worldwide. It is the standard system on the Leopard 2 and M1 Abrams main battle tanks. Due to their superior performance and still available power reserves, Rheinmetall can continue to offer innovative and threat-appropriate technical solutions in the caliber 120mm in the medium term.
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Rheinmetall received an initial order for 120mm tank ammunition valued at approximately €200 million from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency on 13 February 2026. This order is part of a framework agreement established in 2025, allowing NATO countries to procure ammunition directly from Rheinmetall, enhancing logistical efficiency. The 120mm ammunition is a standard armament for main battle tanks like the Leopard 2 and M1 Abrams.
- Rheinmetall received an initial order for 120mm tank ammunition worth around €200 million.
- The order is part of a framework agreement with NATO signed in 2025.
- The ammunition will be supplied to various NATO countries.
- Rheinmetall's 120mm ammunition is used by many nations since 1980.
- The framework agreement simplifies procurement for NATO and NATO-equivalent members.