Boxer MIV (Mechanised Infantry Vehicle) programme
UK (assembly by WFEL and RBSL) · 2019 (contract signed) - 2025 (first UK-built vehicles delivered, IOC by Q4 2025) · £2.8 billion (initial contract for around 500 vehicles); total 623 Boxers including additional units.
The judgement call
Account-gated at launchThe Boxer programme was chosen to replace the cancelled Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme, highlighting a shift in procurement strategy. - The modular design is a key feature, allowing for adaptability and future-proofing. - The programme emphasizes UK industrial involvement through local assembly and supply chain contributions.
Key engineering challenges
Implementing a modular design for diverse mission roles and rapid variant changes. - Integrating significant UK content and production capabilities into the programme. - Ensuring timely delivery and achieving Initial Operating Capability (IOC) and Full Operating Capability (FOC) amidst production complexities.
Project facts
- Client / owner
- British Army / UK Ministry of Defence
- Lead contractor
- ARTEC (Rheinmetall and KMW consortium); WFEL and RBSL (UK production)
- Lead designers
- ARTEC
- Project type
- new build
- Scale
- 623 Boxer vehicles across various mission module variants.
- Disciplines
- Mechanical engineering; systems engineering; modular design; automotive engineering; production engineering
- Standards & frameworks
- Likely NATO standards for armoured fighting vehicles.
Sources: Wikipedia: Boxer (armoured fighting vehicle) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer_(armoured_fighting_vehicle)) - Defence Equipment & Support: Boxer mechanised infantry vehicle (https://des.mod.uk/what-we-do/army-procurement-support/boxer-mechanised-infantry/) - Rheinmetall: Boxer – Armoured transport vehicle (https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/products/wheeled-armoured-vehicles/boxer)