DM-22 mine and Enforcer weapon system production is launched in Germany

The German branch of the European company MBDA (MBDA Deutschland) has announced the restoration of DM-22 (PARM-2) anti-tank mine production and the start of production of Enforcer weapon systems.

This is stated on the company’s website.

The TDW GmbH subsidiary, owned by MBDA Deutschland, received a contract from the Bundeswehr to produce 2,600 DM-22 mines.

“This purchase order marks the return of the PARM to series production, making it the most powerful anti-tank guided mine available on the market,” Thomas Gottschild, Managing Director of MBDA Germany, said.

On November 6, Militarnyi reported that the Bundestag Budget Committee approved the purchase of these mines. The estimated cost of a mine is €27 thousand.

Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2026. The framework agreement with the manufacturer includes an optional order for another 10,000 units.

The company’s management noted that this order will be an impetus for expanding mine production. The company is convinced that it will be able to meet the needs of Germany and other European countries for these weapons.

The company also announced that it is ready to launch the Enforcer anti-tank grenade launcher production, a contract for which was signed with the German Army in 2019.

The German Ministry of Defense has signed a framework agreement to supply 3,087 systems, with an initial order of 850 units with an estimated value of €76 million.

The ordered grenade launchers are scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2024, and if the next contract is signed, the Bundeswehr is expected to receive a new batch by 2026.

The Enforcer is a lightweight, portable anti-tank missile system that operates on a “fire and forget” basis. The missile has a launch range of 2 kilometers.

The missile weighs under 7 kilograms, and the entire system weighs 12 kilograms.

Like the NLAW, the Enforcer allows to fire from close quarters, which is a great advantage in modern warfare.