



But the Puma packs more firepower, including a 30 mm cannon, an upgrade from the Marder's 20 mm cannon, as well as a 5.56 mm coaxial machine gun and an anti-tank guided-missile system. The Puma and the Marder both have a crew of three, though the Puma carries just six troops to the Marder's seven. The German military is in the process of adding the new Puma infantry fighting vehicle to its fleet to replace the aging Marder, which has been in service since 1971, but federal auditors say the program could soon by hit by yearslong delays. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
