Leinfelden-Echterdingen / Paris, France – Daimler Truck and Roshel today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a strategic partnership framework for the joint development, production, marketing and support of protected and armoured vehicle solutions for defence and security customers. Signed at Eurosatory 2026, the cooperation builds on an existing relationship between the two companies and reflects growing demand for protected mobility solutions as governments continue to strengthen defence capabilities and industrial resilience.

Dennis Kinzelmann, CEO Daimler Truck Defence: “By working with Roshel, we are combining complementary capabilities to provide defence and security customers with protected mobility solutions. Daimler Truck contributes proven vehicle platforms and industrial capabilities, while Roshel brings expertise in armoured vehicles, operational experience and rapid delivery capabilities. Together, we offer allied governments an integrated solution.”

The partnership will combine Daimler Truck’s proven military vehicle platforms and industrial capabilities with Roshel’s expertise in armoured vehicle design, integration and production. The partnership will leverage Daimler Truck’s portfolio of military vehicle platforms, including the Zetros, Unimog, Arocs and FGA platform family, combined with Roshel’s armoured vehicle integration and protection expertise.

The agreement is intended to support defence and security customers across NATO, Europe, North America and other allied markets. Areas of cooperation include vehicle development, industrialization, localization, lifecycle support and sustainment.