Rheinmetall

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has completed the acquisition of Nedinsco, a Dutch company headquartered in Venlo and known for its opto-mechatronic subsystems for armoured vehicles. The acquisition follows the receipt of all required regulatory approvals and strengthens HENSOLDT’s Optronics division by … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured another major contract from the Bundeswehr for additional LLM-VarioRay Laser-Light-Modules, with deliveries planned between 2026 and 2032. The order, valued in the three-digit million-euro range, follows approval by the German Bundestag’s Budget Committee in December … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall will participate in the BSDA 2026 defence exhibition in Bucharest from 13 to 15 May, where the company will showcase a wide range of military technologies and defence solutions at stand C309. Key highlights include the Lynx … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has completed a significant milestone in its naval shipbuilding programme with the christening of the fifth K130-class corvette, named LÜBECK, at its Hamburg shipyard. The vessel is part of a second batch designed for coastal operations, particularly … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been awarded a €1.04 billion contract by the Bundeswehr to modernize and expand its IdZ-ES soldier systems under a broader framework agreement running until 2030. The contract includes upgrades to existing systems and the delivery of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and Destinus have announced plans to establish a joint venture named Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems in the second half of 2026, focused on producing advanced cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery. Based in Unterlüß, Germany, the venture … Read the full press release →

(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 →