Renk’s defence backlog reaches a record €7.6 billion

German transmission maker Renk reported that nine-month order intake rose by a third to €1.66 billion, lifting its backlog to a record €7.6 billion.

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Source published 05 Nov 2026 · Briefing published 6 November 2026

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Demand for military-vehicle transmissions, including equipment for Leopard 2 vehicles, drove the increase. Renk said revenue rose 5.8% to €982 million and adjusted operating profit increased 12.7% to €158.8 million.

Reuters noted that the backlog includes €2.9 billion of fixed orders, €3.6 billion of softer estimated volumes and €1.1 billion of framework agreements. A third-quarter contract worth about €130 million covers transmissions for Leopard 2 tanks and related vehicles, with deliveries scheduled from 2029 to 2032.

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