Rheinmetall to supply Bundeswehr with tank ammunition

The Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a major contract for tank ammunition. Encompassing 13,000 rounds of 120mm x 570 DM88 ammunition, the order is worth €21.4 million, including value added tax. Delivery begins in November 2018 and should be complete by the end of the year. The DM88 is an advanced practice round made specifically for the Leopard 2 main battle tank. 
Leopard 2A7 of the Bundeswehr (Picture source: Bundeswehr)