Rheinmetall accelerates military autonomy with new centres of excellence across Europe and Canada

The company is establishing three new Advanced Land Autonomy Centres of Excellence in Germany, the Nordics, and the United Kingdom, with further expansion of its existing Canadian facility. These hubs will focus on the development, integration, and testing of cutting-edge autonomous systems for land-based military applications.

“Autonomy isn’t just the future of defence – it’s the key to unlocking unprecedented speed, agility, and strategic advantage on the battlefield,” said Thomas Berge Nielsen, CEO of Rheinmetall’s Global Business. “By investing in the PATH Autonomous Kit and establishing our new Centres of Excellence, we’re bringing world-leading autonomous capabilities to the fight – ensuring Rheinmetall remains at the cutting edge of military innovation.”

While the financial terms of the investment have not been publicly disclosed, industry estimates place the initiative in the range of several hundred million euros. The project reinforces Rheinmetall’s role in meeting global military demands for reliable, autonomous mobility solutions across a wide range of uncrewed platforms and terrain types.

The PATH Autonomous Kit offers adaptable autonomy that can be applied to various systems, from logistics convoys to unmanned ground vehicles. Its design allows for rapid deployment in complex environments, providing forces with increased operational efficiency and tactical flexibility.