Rheinmetall to Supply European Customer with Artillery Ammunition in Multi-Million Euro Deal

Rheinmetall to Supply European Customer with Artillery Ammunition in Multi-Million Euro Deal

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract to supply artillery ammunition to a European customer. The contract is valued in the mid-double-digit million-euro range, and delivery is scheduled for 2023 and 2024. This contract highlights Rheinmetall’s expertise in ammunition manufacturing and their ability to deliver large quantities promptly. Rheinmetall is a leading global manufacturer of weapon and ammunition systems and is currently constructing a new production facility to meet the increasing demand for air defense munitions. This contract reaffirms Rheinmetall’s position as a trusted supplier in the industry.

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 12-May-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall AG (ETR: RHM), a German integrated technology group active in the automotive and defence industries, announces that it has been awarded a contract to provide artillery ammunition to a European customer. The contract value is in the mid-double-digit million-euro range, and delivery of the ammunition is scheduled for 2023 and 2024. This order is part of a recent series of ammunition contracts encompassing infantry fighting vehicles and main battle tanks. Rheinmetall’s selection for this contract highlights their expertise in manufacturing ammunition for military customers. Additionally, the company possesses the capability to deliver significant quantities of ammunition promptly.

As a globally renowned manufacturer of weapon and ammunition systems, Rheinmetall’s product portfolio spans from medium-caliber ammunition for infantry fighting vehicles and air defense systems to tank and artillery shells, as well as high-energy laser applications. In response to the growing demand for air defense munitions, Rheinmetall is currently constructing a new production facility for 35mm medium-caliber ammunition at its Unterluess site in Lower Saxony. This facility is expected to be operational by the summer of 2023, enabling Rheinmetall to meet the increased demand in this sector.

With this contract, Rheinmetall reinforces its position as a trusted supplier of high-quality ammunition solutions, supporting the defense capabilities of its European customer and further solidifying the company’s reputation in the industry.

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SOURCE: RHEINMETALL AG