Rheinmetall has unveiled the Caracal 6x6 at Eurosatory 2026, adding a heavier airborne variant to the vehicle family already selected by Germany and the Netherlands, with greater capacity for weapons, ammunition, sensors, and mission kits. Presented on June 15, the new 6x6 design extends the military Mercedes-Benz G-Class architecture to give airborne, air assault, and special operations forces more combat load without leaving the air-transportable light vehicle category. The Caracal 6x6 can be carried inside an Airbus A400M, CH-47F Chinook, and CH-53 heavy transport helicopter, while also supporting external helicopter lift for rapid deployment. With payload options reaching up to 3,200 kg depending on configuration, it gives commanders a modular platform for troop movement, logistics, reconnaissance, fire support, and counter-drone missions in dispersed operations. Read more...
