Rheinmetall’s Laser Light Module for German Army.
Rheinmetall Wins Order for Laser-Light Modules for Bundeswehr Assault Rifles: Rheinmetall has secured the largest order in the history of its Soldier Electronics business after the German Armed Forces placed a major contract for Laser-Light-Modules to equip the Bundeswehr’s new assault rifle. The order, valued at several hundred million euros, follows budget approval by the German Bundestag’s Budget Committee on 3 December 2025.
The contract represents the first definitive call-off under a framework agreement concluded in June 2021 between Rheinmetall and the Bundeswehr. Under the agreement, Rheinmetall will supply its LLM-VarioRay Laser-Light-Modules over a period of seven years, with an option for additional quantities to be ordered within the same timeframe.
READ: German Armed Forces Place €1.2 Billion Order for RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers
Manufacture of the devices will take place at Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics’ facility in Stockach, near Lake Constance. The current call-off marks the largest single order intake ever recorded by the Rheinmetall subsidiary.
Erkan Yildirim, CEO of Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics, said the order reflects strong confidence in the company’s technology. He noted that the scale of the contract provides long-term planning security and added that Rheinmetall would be able to deliver optional additional quantities if the Bundeswehr exercises further call-offs under the framework agreement.
READ: Leonardo to Develop Next-Generation Radars for Italy’s Long-Range Ballistic Defence
Rheinmetall’s LLM-VarioRay Laser-Light-Modules
The LLM-VarioRay is part of Rheinmetall’s latest generation of Laser-Light-Modules and is primarily intended for use by infantry and dismounted forces. The system supports the detection, identification and marking of targets across a wide range of operational conditions.
Weighing around 250 grams including its mount, the module can be attached to assault rifles via a MIL-STD-1913 rail or STANAG 4694 interface and operated using a trigger cable. It combines a powerful white-light LED with a red laser marker, an infrared laser marker and an electrically focusable infrared illuminator. Users can select and adjust the light source steplessly using a rotary switch.
The device features a fully integrated, factory-aligned laser block that simplifies adjustment and alignment with weapon sights. When used in combination with night-vision and thermal imaging systems, the LLM-VarioRay enables Bundeswehr personnel to operate effectively day and night and in all weather conditions.
The LLM-VarioRay product family is also a component of Germany’s “Future Soldier – Extended System” (IdZ-ES) programme and is already in service internationally. It is used by the British Army as the Laser-Light-Module MK3 and by the Swiss Armed Forces as the Laser-Light-Module 19.
Rheinmetall offers a broad portfolio of infantry equipment, including multiple targeting and illumination systems designed to enhance the effectiveness of modern small arms. Among these is the LM-VTAL laser module, which has been in service with the Bundeswehr’s special operations forces for several years.
READ: India Signs $964 Million Deal with US for MH60 Romeo Helicopter Sustainment Support
