NUREMBERG, Germany — February 22, 2026 : Rheinmetall will present a broad range of defense and security systems at Enforce Tac 2026, scheduled from February 23 to 25 at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre. The company will display products from its Vehicle Systems, Weapons and Ammunition, and Digital Systems divisions, with the Fuchs JAGM missile system making its first trade fair appearance in Germany.
Rheinmetall’s main exhibit will be located at stand 426 in hall 10, while the Fuchs JAGM will be presented separately at stand 310 in hall 11 within the designated Armed Forces Area.
Fuchs JAGM Introduced to German Trade Fair Audience
The Fuchs JAGM is described by Rheinmetall as a next-generation armored missile tank destroyer developed in partnership with Lockheed Martin. The system is based on the upgraded 6x6 Fuchs Evolution wheeled armored personnel carrier platform, a combat-proven vehicle family used in multiple operational environments.
According to the company, the vehicle is the world’s first to integrate a vertical launch system carrying 24 AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) or alternatively AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow missiles, both produced by Lockheed Martin. The vertical configuration enables rapid sequential engagements without reloading.
The missile system is paired with a mast-mounted electro-optical sensor package designed to detect and designate targets at ranges of up to 16 kilometers. Rheinmetall states that the vehicle can engage up to 24 main battle tanks or low-flying aerial threats in rapid succession without requiring reload operations.
The AGM-179 JAGM and AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow missiles are equipped with tandem shaped-charge fragmentation warheads. They use dual-mode guidance combining semi-active laser (SAL) and millimeter-wave (MMW) radar seekers, enabling operation in varied weather conditions and against multiple target types.
The Fuchs JAGM was initially unveiled at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition in London in September 2025. Enforce Tac 2026 marks its first presentation at a trade fair in Germany.
Networking Concept Based on Gladius 2.0
In addition to the missile system, Rheinmetall will introduce a networking concept designed to interconnect forces, sensors, and effectors, particularly in rear areas and homeland security environments. The architecture is based on the Gladius 2.0 soldier system.
The concept is intended to address hybrid warfare scenarios in which threats may target critical infrastructure or bypass traditional front lines. Rheinmetall states that the system supports coordinated responses by linking operational units with real-time data sharing and sensor integration.
New Infantry Protection Systems
Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics will expand its personal protection portfolio with the introduction of a new modular military body armor system. The armor is designed to provide protection against firearms, explosive fragments, and stabbing weapons. Its modular configuration allows users to adapt protection levels based on operational requirements.
A newly developed combat helmet will also be presented. Rheinmetall states that the helmet offers the same established ballistic protection level as existing models while significantly reducing weight to lower neck strain during extended use.
Infantry and Mobility Platforms
Among the additional systems on display is the Caracal air assault vehicle, developed in cooperation with Mercedes-Benz. The platform is designed to meet the mobility and rapid deployment requirements of airborne and special operations forces.
Rheinmetall will also present the Squad Support Weapon SSW40, described as the world’s first automatic, magazine-fed, shoulder-fired 40 mm grenade launcher. The SSW40 is designed to mirror the size, weight, and handling characteristics of a standard assault rifle.
Obscurants, Signalling, and Fire Control Systems
The company’s auxiliary systems portfolio at Enforce Tac 2026 will include the ROSY (Rapid Obscurant System), designed to provide immediate visual screening for vehicles. Rheinmetall will also display exclusive pyrotechnic devices developed with an emphasis on operational safety.
The Paramir signalling rocket will be presented as a compact, hand-fired signaling solution. Available in multiple colors, infrared, and NBC warning variants, the rocket reaches an altitude of approximately 100 meters and provides around 15 seconds of illumination.
Laser and fire control systems will form another component of the exhibition. Rheinmetall will display modular laser and laser light modules such as the VarioRay and VTAL, along with advanced ballistic fire control systems.
Ammunition and Broader Security Portfolio
Elements of Rheinmetall’s medium-caliber and artillery ammunition portfolio will be exhibited. The company states that it continues to supply a range of ammunition solutions to international armed forces.
Rheinmetall’s broader public security portfolio will also be featured, including ballistic protection equipment, specialized police weapons, protected emergency vehicles, and day and night reconnaissance optronics, as well as drone detection and defense systems.
Event Overview
Enforce Tac 2026 focuses on innovation, operational exchange, and networked security solutions. The event is regarded as Germany’s leading trade fair for internal and external security. Organizers expect approximately 1,300 exhibitors and more than 20,000 trade visitors.
The exhibition operates under the patronage of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and emphasizes integrated approaches to defense and homeland security, including countermeasures against hybrid threats.
Rheinmetall states that its participation reflects its long-standing role as a partner to armed forces and security authorities in Germany and internationally, with a portfolio spanning armored vehicles, weapons systems, soldier systems, digital networking solutions, and security technologies.
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