Rheinmetall Delivers New Swap-Body Military Trucks

As part of a German initiative to deliver military equipment to Ukraine, Rheinmetall has delivered new swap-body military trucks to the Slovenian armed forces, reports the company.

Rheinmetall delivered 40 HX-series trucks, similar to those supplied to the German military under its unprotected transport vehicle (UTF) program, to the Slovenian military in Ljubljana, said a company release on Wednesday.

The deal was valued in the low two-digit million-euro range.

Germany also pledged to deliver variable-loader platforms, five palletized water tank modules and an initial service package, including training. In return, Slovenia delivered various Soviet-era military equipment to Ukraine.

As part of Germany's Ringtausch program, Slovenia and other NATO member nations transfer aging military equipment to Ukraine in return for newer Western equipment.