(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and the Lithuanian government have begun construction of a new €180 million ammunition production facility in Baisogala, Lithuania, which will manufacture tens of thousands of 155mm artillery shells annually. The plant, set to start operations in mid-2026, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Ammunition Production Plant, Armin Papperger, Aušrinė Armonaite, construction, Ingrida Šimonytė, Laurynas Kasčiūnas, Lithuania, partnership, Rheinmetall
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has received a multimillion-euro order from a major German automaker to supply its electric vapor pumps, which have been innovatively adapted for sensor cleaning in autonomous vehicles. Initially developed for emissions control, this technology now ensures that … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged autonomous vehicle, CHINA, partnership, Rheinmetall, Sensor Cleaning Pumps
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has delivered 20 more Marder 1A3 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) to Ukraine, funded by the German government, as part of ongoing support against Russian aggression. This brings Rheinmetall’s total IFV and tank deliveries to Ukraine to around … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) YardStick Robotics, a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, has received €1.4 million in funding as part of the €52 million “RoX” research project supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection. The project aims to develop … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI Robotics Solutions, Domenico D'Agostino, Klaus Kappen, partnership, Rheinmetall, Robert Habeck, RoX Project, sustainability, YardStick Robotics
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland have renewed their partnership to continue developing laser weapon systems, with plans to launch a maritime-focused drone defense product within five to six years. The collaboration follows successful trials aboard the German Navy’s frigate … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Laser Weapons Technology, MBDA, partnership, Rheinmetall
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall Defence UK has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging its support for active service members, veterans, Reservists, and their families. This commitment includes providing paid leave for Reservists, supporting Armed Forces charities, and fostering an inclusive workplace … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Armed Forces Covenant, Lizzie Faithful-Davies, Military Personnel, partnership, Rebecca Richards, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Defence UK, sustainability, UK, veterans
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall secured first place in the “Automated Convoy” category at the European Land Robot Trial (ELROB) 2024 by demonstrating the advanced capabilities of its AI-supported PATH A-Kit navigation system integrated into HX military trucks. The autonomous vehicles successfully … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has won a significant contract to produce exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves for a major car manufacturer, valued in the low three-digit million euro range. The contract will run from January 2026 to December 2031, with Rheinmetall … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ProTecBird, a German AI technology company, in collaboration with Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH, has successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of their AVES Wind anti-collision system, designed to protect red kites and other protected bird species around wind turbines. The system … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Defence, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI-Driven System, AVES Wind anti-collision system, bird species, partnership, ProTecBird, Red Kites, Rheinmetall, sustainability, Thorsten Heinzen, Uwe Lindenau, wind turbines
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has announced plans to acquire Loc Performance Products, LLC, a U.S.-based vehicle specialist, for $950 million. This strategic acquisition aims to strengthen Rheinmetall’s position in the U.S. defense market and expand its production capabilities for military vehicles, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, Armin Papperger, Jason Atkinson, Loc Performance, Matthew Warnick, partnership, Rheinmetall, sustainability, U.S. Defense Operations
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a contract with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence to deliver eight additional Forward Surgical Team stations, enhancing Ukraine’s medical response capabilities on the front lines. The order, valued in the mid-double-digit million-euro range, is part … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall is acquiring a majority stake in Resonant Holdings (Pty) Ltd, a South African specialist in plant engineering for chemical applications, by securing 51% ownership in a new joint venture, Rheinmetall Resonant South Africa. This move aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged acquisition, partnership, Resonant Holdings, Rheinmetall, South Africa
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been awarded a mid double-digit million euro contract by the Swiss Confederation to produce and supply 81mm mortar cargo ammunition, including MX2-KM mortars and cartridges for illumination and smoke discharge. Manufacturing will be handled by Rheinmetall … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Mortar Ammunition, MX2-KM mortar system, partnership, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall EXPAL Munitions SA, Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH, Swiss Armed Forces, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall’s new contract for the construction and operation of an ammunition factory in Ukraine signifies a major development in the country’s defense and industrial capabilities. With a substantial investment and a strong partnership with local entities, Rheinmetall is … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Ukraine
Tagged Ammunition Factory, Armin Papperger, partnership, Rheinmetall, UKRAINE
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and SLR Giesserei are collaborating on a district heating system at the KS Gleitlager site in St. Leon-Rot, expected to save up to 800 tonnes of CO2 annually. The system will utilize waste heat from the foundry, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Continental and Rheinmetall have entered into a partnership to facilitate job transitions for Continental employees amidst industry transformations. Rheinmetall, anticipating significant growth, aims to fill its expanding personnel needs with qualified individuals from Continental. Up to 100 employees … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a leading technology group, is venturing into the space domain, presenting conceptual approaches at ILA 2024 in Berlin. With a focus on leveraging space-based reconnaissance data for military applications, the company aims to provide tailored solutions for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and Borussia Dortmund announce a significant three-year partnership, marking Rheinmetall as a “Champion Partner” to the Bundesliga club. This collaboration aims to leverage wide-reaching advertising space, marketing rights, and event opportunities within the stadium and club grounds, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall announces a significant order from a NATO customer for the supply of artillery ammunition, totaling nearly €300 million. The order includes tens of thousands of artillery shells and hundreds of thousands of propellant charge modules, with deliveries … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged artillery ammunition, Belgium, NATO, partnership, Rheinmetall, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Technology group Rheinmetall has secured substantial subsidies totaling around €7.7 million from the German federal government and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia for the development of innovative hydrogen and electrification solutions. These projects, in collaboration with industry and … Read the full press release
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