Rheinmetall

(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 →

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has signed a long-term framework agreement with Rheinmetall Air Defence AG to supply SPEXER 2000 radars for ground-based air defence systems, including drone defence solutions and the Skyranger 30. Valid into the 2030s and with a potential … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been awarded a major contract by the Dutch Ministry of Defence to supply a two-digit number of Skyranger 30 air defence systems, with an order value in the triple-digit million euro range. Deliveries are set to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has received a new order from the Bundeswehr for additional 120 mm tank ammunition under the extended July 2023 framework agreement. The call-off, valued in the several hundred million euro range, includes both combat and training rounds … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall demonstrated the capabilities of its Mission Master system and other unmanned defense technologies at the REPMUS/DYMS 2025 NATO exercises in Portugal. Showcasing robust performance in real-world conditions, the Mission Master SP2 and a suite of integrated autonomous … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has presented the “Giga PtX” project, a forward-looking plan to enable European armed forces to produce their own e-fuels locally and independently of global fossil fuel supply chains. Partnering with Greenlyte Carbon Technologies, Sunfire, and INERATEC, Rheinmetall … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) OCCAR has commissioned Artec GmbH, a joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Germany, to deliver 222 Schakal (Jackal) infantry fighting vehicles to Germany and the Netherlands under a €3.41 billion contract. Rheinmetall’s share amounts to nearly €3 billion. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Deep Space Antenna Alliance (E-DSA²), comprising Thales Alenia Space, Schwartz Hautmont, and mtex antenna technology, has inaugurated the European Space Agency’s new NNO-3 deep space antenna at New Norcia, Australia. The 35-meter antenna, part of ESA’s … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been contracted to supply 155 mm and 105 mm artillery ammunition worth around €444 million to an Eastern European customer, working as a subcontractor to Global Military Products on behalf of the U.S. government. Rheinmetall Expal … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) American Rheinmetall will invest $31.7 million in a new headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, consolidating its Troy and Sterling Heights operations into a single 168,056-square-foot facility and creating 450 new jobs. The expansion supports major U.S. defense initiatives, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall is moving forward with plans to build a large-scale ammunition disposal plant on Lerchenberg in the Dillingen an der Donau district of Bavaria, with operations scheduled to begin in 2026. The facility will dismantle and destroy both … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall Nordic AS and Andøya Space have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on civil and military space operations. The partnership will address gaps in Europe’s satellite and launch value chain, offering both regular launch services and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall AG will see a leadership change in September 2025 as Dr Ursula Biernert-Kloß steps down from the Executive Board following strategic differences. CEO Armin Papperger will temporarily take over as Labour Director until Dr Vera Saal, a … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a €770 million Bundeswehr contract for over 1,000 logistics vehicles—963 swap-body trucks (some with protected cabins) and 425 UTVs in 4×4 and 8×8 variants—to be delivered by late 2025. This follows a 2024 framework permitting … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall’s new SSW40 is the first automatic, magazine-fed grenade launcher firing 40 mm MV rounds, combining assault-rifle ergonomics with extended range and airburst capability up to 900 meters. The lightweight, ambidextrous design accepts both MV and existing LV … Read the full press release →

(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 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has teamed up with INERATEC to deliver Giga PtX modular Power-to-Liquid plants for on-site synthetic-fuel production at military bases, critical facilities, and infrastructure. These systems use renewable hydrogen and CO₂ to generate kerosene, diesel, and gasoline equivalents—enabling … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The EIB is tripling its intermediated lending for European defence-industry suppliers from €1 billion to €3 billion. It has signed an inaugural €500 million loan agreement with Deutsche Bank, which will provide €1 billion in credit lines to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall will showcase its latest military technologies at CANSEC 2025, including the Mission Master CXT with tethered drone integration, as part of its Uncrewed Ground Systems (UGS) family. The company will also display the MSU-GP 200T turbine-powered Air … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and blackned GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop deployable tactical communication systems for the defense sector. The collaboration integrates Nokia’s advanced 5G technology with blackned’s defense digitalization expertise to provide secure, high-performance communications solutions … Read the full press release →