Lithuania starts work on Leopard 2A8 tank assembly and repair plant, with €50 million investment and around 80 jobs planned
Lithuania has marked construction of a Leopard 2A8 tank assembly and repair plant in the Kaunas Free Economic Zone.
Rheinmetall and Argotec put first air defence surveillance satellite into orbit, laying groundwork for a wider constellation
Rheinmetall and Argotec have launched their first jointly developed satellite to gather intelligence for military air defence and early warning.
Rheinmetall opens new defence facility in Norway to expand production, systems integration and long-term military customer support
Rheinmetall Nordic opened a new facility in Skoppum, Norway, on 1 October 2026, expanding its capacity to develop, manufacture and integrate defence systems.
Rheinmetall’s U.S. business wins $20.7 million order to produce and upgrade MK93 weapon mounts for Army requirements at Maine plant
American Rheinmetall has received a $20.7 million order to manufacture and upgrade MK93 enhanced softmount weapon mounting systems for U.S. Army requirements.
Rheinmetall CEO says first cruise missile order expected by year-end or early 2027 as Destinus and Lockheed Martin ventures near signing
Rheinmetall expects its first cruise missile order by the end of this year or early next year, Chief Executive Armin Papperger told Euronews.
Italy lists potential €5.14 billion contract for new main battle tanks, raising prospect of the KF51 Panther’s first production order
Italy has disclosed an estimated €5.14 billion value for a prospective contract covering new main battle tanks and related vehicles, bringing a potential order for the KF51 Panther closer into view.
Rheinmetall secures long-term support role for Germany’s four LNG-powered customs vessels, strengthening naval lifecycle business
Rheinmetall has secured a multi-year contract to maintain four LNG-powered vessels operated by Germany’s Federal Customs Administration.
American Rheinmetall says next Lynx XM30 prototype delivered to U.S. Army for soldier evaluation and program risk reduction
American Rheinmetall has delivered its next Lynx XM30 prototype to the U.S. Army, moving the vehicle into direct testing by soldiers.
Rheinmetall advances Bundeswehr Heavy Infantry Weapon Carrier rollout with simulator approval, enabling training before vehicle deliveries
Rheinmetall has passed the Factory Acceptance Test for its Heavy Infantry Weapon Carrier training system.
Rheinmetall demonstrates networked unmanned systems with German Navy to protect ports and maritime infrastructure at REPMUS26
Rheinmetall is testing a networked maritime security architecture that combines unmanned platforms, underwater sensors and a mobile command centre at REPMUS26 in Portugal.
Northrop Grumman says Germany’s first F-35 carries its airframe, radar and communications technology as European production expands
Northrop Grumman said Germany’s first F-35 incorporates the company’s airframe, radar and communications technology.
U.S. Army seeks $547 million for 19 XM30 prototypes, keeps Bradley replacement race open ahead of troop trials
The U.S. Army is seeking $547 million to procure 19 XM30 prototypes in fiscal 2027, but has yet to identify the companies that would build them.