Rheinmetall

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has announced that the MARTE project, funded by the European Defence Fund, has reached its halfway milestone, demonstrating substantial progress in developing Europe’s future main battle tank system. The initiative, involving eleven European countries and led by … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall will showcase a wide range of unmanned and autonomous technologies at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 in Düsseldorf, including drones, robotic systems, satellite solutions, and teleoperation technologies. Key highlights include the FV-014 loitering munition, the RV-005 interceptor drone for … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a major contract from GDELS to deliver turret systems, armament, and advanced simulation technologies for the Bundeswehr’s Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicle, with deliveries beginning in 2029 and the overall programme valued in the mid three-digit … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has received a €63 million order from the Swedish Navy to deliver eight Seasnake 30 remote-controlled naval gun systems for Combat Boat 90 assault craft, marking the system’s first deployment with a NATO member. The four-year framework … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has received its first €200 million call-off under a 2025 framework agreement with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency for 120mm tank ammunition. The agreement, structured as a Basic Contractual Instrument, defines commercial and technical standards and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Dräger’s Engineered Solutions division has launched the Breathguard 2500, a rugged, bespoke gas detection system developed in response to a requirement from Rheinmetall Landsysteme for use in confined spaces such as military vehicles including the Boxer the device … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Denmark has awarded Rheinmetall a seven-year framework agreement for the supply of various types of ammunition, covering medium-calibre rounds, 120 mm tank ammunition, and 155 mm artillery shells. The contract, signed on 30 January 2026, enables successive call-offs … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has successfully tested its LUNA NG reconnaissance drone during a Bundeswehr-led exercise in Saxony-Anhalt, demonstrating effective integration into digitally networked reconnaissance and operational systems. Operating as part of the HUSAR programme, LUNA NG showed significant time savings … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has secured orders from Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland to supply 350 eight-cylinder mtu Series 199 engines for Boxer wheeled armoured vehicles, with deliveries beginning in the first half of 2026. The orders reinforce the long-standing success of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land has successfully completed the first crewed live firing trials of Challenger 3, marking a key milestone in the delivery of the British Army’s next-generation Main Battle Tank. Conducted at a UK Ministry of Defence … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, through its subsidiary MIRA, is participating in the RemODtrAIn research project led by Siemens Mobility to develop secure remote train operation and AI-based obstacle detection solutions for rail transport. Using 5G connectivity and modular teleoperation technology, the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and EM&E have submitted a joint proposal to Spain’s Ministry of Defence for the SILAM High Mobility Rocket Launcher System, presenting a fully national solution developed through their UTE SILAM joint venture. The phased proposal covers launchers, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has signed a contract to supply Ukraine with its first Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles, with delivery of the initial batch of five vehicles planned for early 2026 under a German government-financed programme valued in the mid … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a key role in a Bundeswehr contract to deliver nine advanced firing and combat training systems for the Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle. Valued at €119.5 million in total, with €118.5 million allocated to Rheinmetall, the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has completed development of a new noble-metal-free electrode technology for alkaline electrolysis, enabling more efficient and cost-effective production of green hydrogen at industrial scale. Led by KS Gleitlager GmbH under the German government-funded E²ngel project, the technology … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a major new ammunition order from the Bundeswehr, worth several hundred million euros, under an expanded framework agreement originally signed in December 2022. The contract covers the supply of 30mm x 173 ammunition for the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany intend to establish a joint venture in early 2026 to develop and supply naval laser weapon systems. Building on a successful collaboration that has already delivered and tested a laser demonstrator at sea, the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall will supply critical electrical systems, software, and 155 mm weapon systems for the Bundeswehr’s new RCH155 wheeled howitzer under a major procurement programme led by ARTEC GmbH. The first order covers 84 systems, valued at around €1.2 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a major additional order from the Bundeswehr for the delivery of LLM-VarioRay Laser-Light-Modules for Germany’s new assault rifle. Following budget approval by the Bundestag, the first binding call-off has been placed under a long-term framework … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall Air Defence AG demonstrated its counter-drone and ground-based air defence technologies at the GBAD Demo Days 2025 in Lohtaja, Finland, following an invitation from the Finnish Armed Forces. Despite challenging conditions, the company showcased effective detection, classification … Read the full press release →