Laser modules for the G95

The German Armed Forces has once again awarded RHEINMETALL a major contract for laser light modules. After the German Bundestag’s Budget Committee approved the funding in December 2025, another firm call-off has now been placed under the framework agreement signed in June 2021 and extended in December 2025. Between 2026 and 2032, an additional six-figure quantity of “LLM-VarioRay” laser light modules is to be delivered to the troops. This second firm call-off represents an additional order intake for Rheinmetall of several hundred million euros net. This will be booked in the second quarter of 2026.

The devices are “made in Germany” and are manufactured by Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics in Stockach on Lake Constance. Many other German small and medium-sized enterprises also benefit from the contract as suppliers. “Our versatile and battle-proven LLM-VarioRay is an important tactical combat enhancer for soldiers fighting on foot,” said Timo Haas, Head of the Digital Systems Division. “This additional major order from the Bundeswehr demonstrates the military’s confidence in our capabilities and underscores the constructive cooperation between industry, procurement agencies, and the armed forces.” The Rheinmetall LLM-VarioRay laser-light module is part of the latest generation of devices of this type. The laser-light modules are primarily used on the small arms of infantry and dismounted forces and serve to detect, identify, and mark targets.

Weighing approximately 250 grams with its mount, the LLM-VarioRay can be attached to any assault rifle via a MIL-STD 1913 rail/STANAG 4694 and can be operated via a trigger cable. It features a powerful white LED, a red laser marker, an infrared laser marker, and an electrically focusable infrared illuminator. The light source can be selected and adjusted continuously via a rotary switch. The device features a fully integrated, factory-aligned laser block. This laser block enables easy adjustment and alignment with the sight and weapon. Together with night vision and thermal imaging devices, the German Armed Forces can thus fulfill their missions across the entire spectrum of operations at any time of day or night and in any weather.

The LLM-VarioRay product family is also part of the German soldier system “Infantryman of the Future – Extended System (IdZ-ES)” and is used in the British Army as the Laser Light Module MK3 and in the Swiss Army as the Laser Light Module 19. Rheinmetall offers a comprehensive portfolio of infantry equipment, including various targeting and illumination modules. These were developed to increase the tactical effectiveness of modern small arms. For example, the LM-VTAL (“Laser Module – Variable Tactical Aiming Laser”) has been in use by the Bundeswehr’s special forces for several years.

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