American Rheinmetall Integrates Biddeford Expertise to Strengthen Defense Portfolio

American Rheinmetall Integrates Biddeford Expertise to Strengthen Defense Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) American Rheinmetall Systems has rebranded simply as American Rheinmetall to unify its U.S. defense operations, integrating the Biddeford, Maine team into the broader company. Existing contracts and services remain unaffected, ensuring ongoing customer support at scale. CEO Matt Warnick emphasized that this change will leverage ARS’s legacy of innovation while creating new growth synergies. The Biddeford unit, renowned for electronic mission systems, EO/IR and remote weapon station technologies, airburst ammunition programming, and counter-UAS solutions, will now contribute directly to American Rheinmetall’s expanding portfolio as both an OEM prime and Tier 1 supplier. President Jason Atkinson noted that this move reinforces the company’s focus on Army modernization and domestic manufacturing.

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 9-Jul-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — American Rheinmetall Systems will henceforth operate under the unified banner of American Rheinmetall, reinforcing the company’s commitment to streamlined operations, enhanced collaboration, and amplified value delivery across the U.S. defense sector.

By folding the Biddeford, Maine team into the larger American Rheinmetall organization, the company solidifies its standing as a premier American defense partner. This integration preserves all existing contracts, programs, and services, ensuring that customers continue to enjoy uninterrupted, world-class support—now backed by a more extensive and cohesive enterprise.

“Since its inception, American Rheinmetall Systems has been a pillar of our U.S. operations, and our dedication to Biddeford remains unwavering,” stated Matt Warnick, CEO of American Rheinmetall. “The ARS legacy of innovation and technical mastery will flourish within the broader American Rheinmetall family, opening new avenues for synergy and growth at our Maine facility.”

For decades, the Biddeford specialists have advanced electronic mission systems and components critical to U.S. Armed Forces modernization. Their expertise spans the design and production of crew-served and vehicle-mounted EO/IR systems, remote weapon station modules, airburst ammunition programming units, and counter-UAS solutions. Incorporating these capabilities into American Rheinmetall’s portfolio significantly bolsters the company’s role as both an OEM prime and Tier 1 supplier.

“Embedding ARS capabilities at the heart of American Rheinmetall underscores our pledge to deliver combat-ready solutions focused on Army modernization and American manufacturing,” added Jason Atkinson, President of American Rheinmetall.

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Rheinmetall AG
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American Rheinmetall Defense
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SOURCE: RHEINMETALL AG