Koblenz – September 08, 2026 -- Germany's Bundeswehr has commissioned Bremen-based FHF Flurfördergeräte GmbH to overhaul eight mobile FM/DAB+ transmission containers for its Center for Operational Communication, with full delivery targeted for mid-2028.
The Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) awarded the regeneration contract to upgrade aging transmission cabins that form part of the military's mobile radio broadcast systems, alongside equipment trucks, power generators and a mobile 25-meter antenna.
Prototype Container Arrives by Year-End, Seven More Follow in 2027-2028
A first prototype unit is scheduled for completion by the end of this year. Following successful testing and acceptance, seven additional containers will be produced through 2027 and 2028, completing the fleet renewal by mid-2028.
New Containers Add DAB+ Broadcasting to Existing FM Capability
The modernized units will transmit in both the traditional FM frequency band and the more efficient digital DAB+ standard. Feed technology will support multiple independent signal paths, including mobile network and satellite links, allowing transmitters to operate without dependence on fixed telecommunications infrastructure during remote deployments.
Power Generators Move Inside 20-Foot Containers for Greater Mobility
Previously towed on trailers behind FM transmitters, power generators will now be integrated directly into the 20-foot containers housing the transmission cabins. The equipment trucks that carry accessories were already modernized and containerized in 2019 to improve transport logistics.
Project lead Lieutenant Colonel Christoph H. said the regeneration modernizes both broadcast and feed technology while the shift to a containerized solution with self-contained power supply gives troops greater flexibility in deployment.
Operational Communication uses radio broadcasts to influence the behavior of target audiences including hostile forces, conflict parties and foreign civilian populations in support of military operations. The transmission systems can also be deployed domestically during disasters, such as when severe weather knocks out civilian broadcast infrastructure.