EODH Secures Contract for Puma Vehicle Protection Modules

Defense News , Europe :- Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), a key player within the KNDS consortium, recently inked a significant deal with Greek manufacturer EODH to produce protection modules for the renowned Puma infantry fighting vehicle. This contract marks another milestone in the enduring collaboration between leading European defense manufacturers.

The Puma, a collaborative creation of Project System Management GmbH (PSM), a joint venture between KMW and Rheinmetall Landsysteme, has already witnessed the deployment of 350 units to the Bundeswehr, with an additional order for 50 vehicles placed in May 2023.

Under the terms of the contract, EODH is tasked with supplying protection modules for the 50 newly ordered Puma vehicles, with an option for an additional 50. EODH, recognized for its expertise in manufacturing protection modules for battle tanks and armored vehicles, has extended its commitment until 2035, building on its existing contributions under various contracts set to expire in 2032.

Apart from its involvement in the Puma project, EODH has an impressive track record in delivering protection modules for battle tanks such as Leopard 2 and Dingo. The company has recently completed deliveries for Hungarian Leopard 2A7 tanks and initiated production for Norwegian Leopard 2A7 NOR tanks, with options for an extra 18 units.

EODH is actively engaged in protecting the Bundeswehr Leopard 2A7V tanks and is currently in discussions with KMW for potential new orders ranging from 300 to 700 battle tanks. Furthermore, talks are underway regarding potential upgrades for 300 Leopard 2A4 and Leopard 1A5 tanks.

In addition to its contributions to the Puma project, EODH is playing a crucial role in supplying protection modules for the GTK Boxer 8×8, a vehicle introduced by the British Army. This ongoing project, initiated in 2021 and covering 500 vehicles initially, showcases the company diverse capabilities. EODH product portfolio also includes the Hoplite (4×4) armored vehicle, introduced in the same year, with discussions underway with various countries expressing interest in its capabilities.

Responding to the escalating demand, EODH has decided to boost its production capacity by an impressive 300%. The construction of a second manufacturing facility commenced in 2023, scheduled to be operational in 2024, equipped with new extensive storage capacities. The company is also making strategic investments in cutting-edge machinery, including five-axis CNC machines and water jet cutting machines. Deliveries for the Puma project have already commenced since December, showcasing the company commitment to meeting the evolving needs of modern defense.