The portfolio included small UAVs of up to 25 kilogrammes, which were deployed individually or in swarm configurations for reconnaissance or short-range attack missions. These systems also comprised target drones for air defence training and interceptors for counter-UAV operations.
Rheinmetall’s medium-range solution, the LUNA NG, was in the final stages of certification and prepared for delivery to the German Ministry of Defence. The LUNA NG conducted intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance tasks, while also operating under a sensor-to-shooter concept with integrated glide bombs and loitering munitions.
The company also emphasised the role of intelligent ammunition with effective warheads against reconnoitred targets. With integrated AI technologies, Rheinmetall’s systems supported swarm capabilities and could be seamlessly adapted into existing military doctrines.
Rheinmetall underlined that its robust supply chain ensured the rapid scalability of production to maintain air superiority. Together with partner UVision, the company presented the HERO series of high-precision loitering munitions for European customers.
In addition, Rheinmetall collaborated with Anduril Industries to develop the Barracuda, a family of large autonomous air vehicles. Designed for mass deployment, the Barracuda aimed to provide European armed forces with cost-effective flexibility for missions including deep strike operations.
