they're intended to fully replace the ~400 remaining Marders + form an extra reserve

the order hasn't been placed yet but is apparently coming in 2026, cost around 14 bn euros

the Pumas are also said to receive cUAS capability

info based on procurement office sources

https://www.hartpunkt.de/deutsches-heer-soll-ueber-1-000-schuetzenpanzer-puma-bekommen/