What Germany is building in defence tech (2026)
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ENOK AB
ENOK AB
An air-transportable light tactical vehicle built on a militarised Mercedes-Benz G-Class chassis. Its modular body structure allows troop transport, ambulance and reconnaissance configurations to share the same platform. Two vehicles fit inside a transport helicopter as internal cargo. In service with three EU/NATO armies.
ENOK Light
ENOK Light
A light armoured vehicle for four personnel, based on the militarised G-Class chassis with external ballistic protection certified to VPAM or STANAG levels. The external armour placement increases interior volume, giving crews more working space without adding weight to the chassis.
ENOK 9.5
ENOK 9.5
A mid-weight tactical vehicle on a 100% OEM chassis with full global service coverage. It carries two to eight personnel or operates as a carrier vehicle, with optional ballistic protection up to STANAG Level 2 and a maximum climbing ability of 100 per cent gradient. Payload capacity reaches up to 3,000 kg.
ENOK 14.8
ENOK 14.8
ACS's heaviest protected vehicle, built on a military Unimog chassis from Daimler Truck. It carries two to ten personnel with armour up to STANAG Level 3 and a payload of up to 5,000 kg. Based on the BSDA 2026 exhibition, the 14.8 is ACS's current flagship for heavier force protection requirements.
Modular Box Body (MBB)
Modular Box Body (MBB)
A modular cargo and crew compartment designed to mount on the militarised Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The cross-sectional frame design allows many mission-specific variants and derivatives to be built from a common structure, with capacity for up to six personnel in the rear compartment.
E-Bike EMU
E-Bike EMU
An electric tactical motorcycle operable with a 125 cc licence. It reaches 77 km/h with a 60 km range and a battery that can be swapped in the field. Three engine maps — off-road, wet and performance — provide tactical flexibility. Silent running combined with strong acceleration gives dismounted forces a low-signature mobility option.
About
ACS Armoured Car Systems GmbH is a Bavarian manufacturer of armoured vehicles and ballistic protection systems, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Friedberg-Derching near Augsburg. The company is part of the family-owned GRUMA Group and operates from a 9,000 m² production facility, with certifications for automotive manufacturing (IATF 16949) and armour steel welding (DIN 2303 Q3). ACS focuses on small to medium production runs, covering technical project management, engineering, armour steel welding and vehicle assembly.
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Friedberg-Derching, GermanyCustomers & Partners
German BundeswehrRoyal Netherlands ArmyRheinmetall Landsysteme GmbHMercedes-Benz G GmbH (MBG)
Timeline
2023-07
Signed a contract within a Rheinmetall-led consortium to design, produce and supply key components for the CARACAL — an order covering more than 3,000 air-transportable tactical vehicles for the German Bundeswehr and Dutch Royal Netherlands Army over 15 years.
2019
Began development of a light tactical airborne vehicle based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class for the German Armed Forces.
2003
ACS Armoured Car Systems GmbH founded in Friedberg-Derching, Bavaria, as a specialist in protected vehicles and ballistic systems.
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Products & Solutions
ENOK AB
ENOK AB
An air-transportable light tactical vehicle built on a militarised Mercedes-Benz G-Class chassis. Its modular body structure allows troop transport, ambulance and reconnaissance configurations to share the same platform. Two vehicles fit inside a transport helicopter as internal cargo. In service with three EU/NATO armies.
ENOK Light
ENOK Light
A light armoured vehicle for four personnel, based on the militarised G-Class chassis with external ballistic protection certified to VPAM or STANAG levels. The external armour placement increases interior volume, giving crews more working space without adding weight to the chassis.
ENOK 9.5
ENOK 9.5
A mid-weight tactical vehicle on a 100% OEM chassis with full global service coverage. It carries two to eight personnel or operates as a carrier vehicle, with optional ballistic protection up to STANAG Level 2 and a maximum climbing ability of 100 per cent gradient. Payload capacity reaches up to 3,000 kg.
ENOK 14.8
ENOK 14.8
ACS's heaviest protected vehicle, built on a military Unimog chassis from Daimler Truck. It carries two to ten personnel with armour up to STANAG Level 3 and a payload of up to 5,000 kg. Based on the BSDA 2026 exhibition, the 14.8 is ACS's current flagship for heavier force protection requirements.
Modular Box Body (MBB)
Modular Box Body (MBB)
A modular cargo and crew compartment designed to mount on the militarised Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The cross-sectional frame design allows many mission-specific variants and derivatives to be built from a common structure, with capacity for up to six personnel in the rear compartment.
E-Bike EMU
E-Bike EMU
An electric tactical motorcycle operable with a 125 cc licence. It reaches 77 km/h with a 60 km range and a battery that can be swapped in the field. Three engine maps — off-road, wet and performance — provide tactical flexibility. Silent running combined with strong acceleration gives dismounted forces a low-signature mobility option.
Open Positions (10)
9 Operations1 Hardware & Systems
About
ACS Armoured Car Systems GmbH is a Bavarian manufacturer of armoured vehicles and ballistic protection systems, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Friedberg-Derching near Augsburg. The company is part of the family-owned GRUMA Group and operates from a 9,000 m² production facility, with certifications for automotive manufacturing (IATF 16949) and armour steel welding (DIN 2303 Q3). ACS focuses on small to medium production runs, covering technical project management, engineering, armour steel welding and vehicle assembly.
Offices
Friedberg-Derching, GermanyCustomers & Partners
German BundeswehrRoyal Netherlands ArmyRheinmetall Landsysteme GmbHMercedes-Benz G GmbH (MBG)
Timeline
2023-07
Signed a contract within a Rheinmetall-led consortium to design, produce and supply key components for the CARACAL — an order covering more than 3,000 air-transportable tactical vehicles for the German Bundeswehr and Dutch Royal Netherlands Army over 15 years.
2019
Began development of a light tactical airborne vehicle based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class for the German Armed Forces.
2003
ACS Armoured Car Systems GmbH founded in Friedberg-Derching, Bavaria, as a specialist in protected vehicles and ballistic systems.
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