Morocco to Acquire Seven Mobile Field Hospitals from German Firm Rheinmetall

German defense and security firm Rheinmetall AG announced it has won a contract to supply seven mobile field hospitals to Morocco. The Düsseldorf-based company stated in an official release that this deal significantly strengthens its presence in the international market for mobile medical facilities, marking a notable sales success in North Africa.

The contract, signed in June 2026 by Rheinmetall's subsidiary Rheinmetall Mobile Systems, is valued in the mid-tens of millions of euros. One of the seven high-mobility field hospitals will be allocated to the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, while the remaining six will go to the Ministry of Interior. Deliveries are expected to take place between 2027 and 2028, with a local distributor handling the processing and delivery of the systems to Morocco.

These advanced field hospitals are designed for exceptional mobility, fully mounted on trucks for deployment and expandable with military tents for operations outside the vehicles. Rheinmetall highlighted that these systems are based on designs successfully employed by the Ukrainian armed forces, engineered to withstand challenging transport conditions and harsh military environments. The core of each Moroccan field hospital is an operating room complex, comprising an operating room, an intensive care unit, and a sterilization unit.

Expandable shelters, designed as specialized containers with extendable sections, form a fully functional medical treatment center that can be rapidly set up and dismantled. The central unit is surrounded by patient accommodation and other essential facilities, including an X-ray station, pharmacy, and laboratory. Specialized departments for ophthalmology, dentistry, and ENT, along with a CT scanner, are also included. These systems are designed for self-sufficient operation in both field and urban settings, possessing their own power, water, and oxygen supplies for a defined period. The comprehensive supply package also includes military accommodation and sanitary facilities.

Armin Krann, Managing Director of Rheinmetall Mobile Systems, emphasized the strategic and humanitarian importance of the project. He stated, "We are extremely pleased to secure this follow-up order for our field hospitals and to engage in cooperation in North Africa, as our systems not only save lives in military conflicts but also make a crucial contribution to maintaining acute medical care when local and fixed hospitals are unable to operate." Krann added that the solution developed with the Moroccan client is high-performance and mission-oriented for military health services.