Team Boxer UK has achieved a major programme milestone with the delivery of the 100th Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) to the UK Ministry of Defence, marking a significant step in the development of sovereign manufacturing capability and the modernisation of the British Army’s land forces.
Built in Britain for Britain, the Boxer programme is providing the British Army with a highly protected, modular and adaptable vehicle designed to form a core component of its future warfighting capability.
The delivery of the 100th vehicle reflects the successful establishment of two UK production facilities, the expansion of a nationwide supply chain, and strengthened collaboration between government, industry and the Armed Forces. The milestone highlights the integration of international cooperation with British industrial expertise in delivering complex defence platforms at scale.
The programme is delivered through collaboration between Rheinmetall, KNDS, the British Army, the National Armaments Director Group (NAD Group), Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), OCCAR and the ARTEC consortium, alongside UK supply chain partners. Together, they are building critical capability for the Army’s future force while reinforcing the UK’s sovereign industrial base.
The achievement has been credited to the efforts of engineers, technicians, apprentices, programme specialists, military personnel and supply chain partners working across the UK.
Martyn Williams, Senior Responsible Owner for Boxer at the NAD Group, said: “The delivery of the 100th Boxer to the UK Ministry of Defence is a significant milestone and reflects the tremendous work done by OCCAR, ARTEC, KNDS, Rheinmetall, the NAD Group and wider MOD to establish two UK Boxer production lines and the broad supply chains across the UK. The international collaboration through OCCAR and ARTEC has seen technology transfer to the UK, building on the UK’s proud history of armoured vehicle manufacturing.”
Rebecca Richards, Managing Director of Rheinmetall UK, said: “Reaching the 100-vehicle milestone is a significant achievement for the teams delivering Boxer in the UK. It reflects the dedication and expertise of our workforce, suppliers and partners, whose contribution is helping to build long-term manufacturing capacity and strengthen sovereign industrial capability. Boxer is creating lasting skills and investment while delivering a world-class capability for the British Army and supporting prosperity across the UK.”
Tony Webb, Operations Director at KNDS UK, stated: “The delivery of the 100th Boxer vehicle demonstrates the value of long-term investment in sovereign defence capability and the strength of the UK’s defence industrial base. Programmes such as Boxer sustain critical skills, support SMEs across a resilient national supply chain and drive investment in advanced manufacturing. This milestone reflects the power of collaboration between government, industry and international partners to generate lasting strategic advantage for the UK.”
Boxer vehicles are manufactured in the UK at Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) in Telford and KNDS UK in Stockport, reinforcing the country’s advanced armoured vehicle manufacturing capability.
The programme continues to support regional economic growth, sustain high-skilled employment and develop advanced engineering expertise across the UK defence ecosystem.
As vehicles enter service, Boxer will provide British Army formations with enhanced mobility, protection, and operational flexibility across multiple mission profiles and operating environments.
Beyond delivering military capability, the programme is also generating apprenticeships, skills development, and long-term industrial investment across the UK.
The delivery of the 100th Boxer marks not only a production milestone but also a demonstration of the strength of British defence manufacturing and international collaboration in delivering sovereign capability for the future.
