Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG military drone wins provisional certification for flights over densely populated European territory under civil safety rules
Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG reconnaissance drone has received provisional airworthiness certification from the Bundeswehr Aviation Authority, clearing a major regulatory stage towards full type approval.
Cohort’s ELAC secures €140.7 million Saab contract to supply sonar systems for Poland’s Orka submarine programme through mid-2030s
Cohort’s German subsidiary ELAC has secured a €140.7 million contract from Saab to supply integrated sonar systems for Poland’s Orka submarine programme.
Lockheed Martin says Germany’s first F-35A completes final assembly, moving toward U.S. training and NATO nuclear mission
Lockheed Martin has completed final assembly of Germany’s first F-35A Lightning II, moving the aircraft into final finishing ahead of its planned rollout on September 18.
Rheinmetall wins Bundeswehr order worth over €500 million for 149 mobile rescue stations to expand battlefield medical support
Rheinmetall has secured a Bundeswehr order worth more than €500 million gross for 149 additional protected and unprotected mobile rescue stations.
Patria and KNDS move German CAVS production forward, with local 6×6 assembly to expand as Bundeswehr deliveries ramp up in 2027
Patria and KNDS Deutschland Maintenance have signed a framework agreement covering the assembly and final integration of Patria 6x6 armoured personnel carriers in Germany for the Bundeswehr.
Rocket Lab establishes German subsidiary to target sovereign European satellite manufacturing and Electron and Neutron launch demand
Rocket Lab has established Rocket Lab Germany GmbH, expanding its European presence as the company targets growing demand for sovereign satellite manufacturing and launch capacity.
Germany, Norway and Canada start 212CD submarine planning with TKMS, moving NATO Arctic cooperation towards contract talks
Germany, Norway and Canada have begun joint planning for the 212CD submarine programme with TKMS, opening the operational phase of their multinational cooperation.
Germany and Netherlands order 69 more Boxer RCT30 infantry fighting vehicles, expanding joint procurement to 291 systems
Germany and the Netherlands have ordered 69 additional Boxer RCT30 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles through ARTEC, the joint venture between KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall.
Boeing and Rheinmetall pitch MQ-28 Ghost Bat to accelerate Germany’s CCA capability by 2029 through sovereign systems integration
Rheinmetall plans to establish independent system integration for the MQ-28 in Germany as the first step.
Rheinmetall CEO says German ATACMS production could start in late 2027, freeing Lockheed Martin capacity for new PrSM line
Rheinmetall expects to build the required production line next year and begin manufacturing ATACMS Lot 8 in late 2027.
HENSOLDT secures Bundeswehr series contract for dismounted Joint Fire Support Teams linking aircraft and artillery digitally
HENSOLDT has secured a series contract to equip the Bundeswehr’s dismounted Joint Fire Support Teams with integrated targeting, communications and fire-support systems.
Rheinmetall to manufacture weapon systems in Telford for 72 British Army RCH 155 wheeled howitzers under UK-German programme
Britain ordered the 72 artillery systems in May 2026 under a joint programme with Germany.