With approximately 12,000 employees, the office, headquartered in Koblenz, is tasked with modernizing military equipment, including the new AFG 2 reconnaissance vehicle. President Annette Lehnigk-Emden emphasizes a cultural shift towards more agile procurement practices and increased reliance on commercially available materials. Despite ongoing concerns about the suitability of planned acquisitions and potential costly missteps, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius supports the office’s current structure while advocating for enhanced innovation and speed in procurement.