Germany to procure 50 Dingo 2 APCs with potential for a total of 233 units.

According to Defense Archive on November 9, 2023, the German army is set to fill the gaps in its MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle fleet after the delivery of 50 Dingo 2 4x4 armored vehicles to the Ukrainian armed forces by Germany. In the coming weeks, a framework agreement is expected to formalize the initial procurement of 50 Dingo 2 vehicles, with the potential for a total order of up to 233 units.
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German Dingo 2 armored personnel carrier (APC) leaving a base in Afghanistan (Picture source: Bundeswehr)

The exact contract value remains undisclosed at the time of this article's release, but the budget committee of the Bundestag is anticipated to approve the allocation of funds for this procurement by the end of next week. These funds will be sourced from a separate financial fund also used for Ukraine support, distinct from the regular defense budget.

As of November 2023, Germany has played a significant role in aiding Ukraine, providing €22 billion ($24 billion) in financial support, with €12 billion ($13 billion) dedicated to military assistance. The military aid encompasses a diverse range of resources, including main battle tanks, air defense systems, reconnaissance drones, infantry fighting vehicles, and armored personnel carriers, as well as ammunition and logistical support.

The Dingo 2, developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), is an upgraded version of the earlier Dingo 1 wheeled armored vehicle personnel carrier designed to address increased payload and volume requirements. Introduced in 1999, it utilizes a larger Unimog truck chassis and is recognized for its security features, making it suitable for various missions globally, including transport, patrol, security, observation, and escort tasks.

Equipped with a Krauss-Maffei Wegmann weapon station featuring a 12.7 mm .50 machine gun and a light remote weapon station (RWS) of the type FLW 100/FLW 200, the modular design comprises a chassis, protection cell, storage space, engine compartment, and bottom mine blast deflector. The vehicle offers protection against anti-tank and anti-personnel mines, 7.62 armor-piercing rounds, and artillery fire through high-hard steel and ballistic glass. The crew compartment incorporates shock absorption technology and an integrated NBC overpressure system.

With a top speed of up to 90 km/h and a range of 1,000 km, the Dingo 2 can negotiate gradients of 60%, slide slopes of 30%, and ford waters up to 1 meter. Its compact footprint and lightweight design facilitate air transportation by various aircraft, including C-130, C-160, and CH-47. The Dingo 2 is utilized by several countries, including Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Luxembourg, Norway, and Ukraine.