Challenger 3 main battle tank completes first mobility trials, says Rheinmetall
The first mobility trials for Challenger 3, the British Army’s new Main Battle Tank, have been completed, marking significant progress in the programme.
American Rheinmetall invests $31.7 million in Michigan to expand facilities and create jobs
American Rheinmetall has announced a $31.7 million investment in Michigan, including a new 168,056 sq. ft. facility in Auburn Hills that will consolidate operations in Troy and Sterling Heights.
Rheinmetall introduces Lynx Skyranger 35 tracked vehicle with advanced air defence system
The Lynx Skyranger 35 combines the mobility and protection of a modern tracked vehicle with the effectiveness of a cannon-based air defence system.
Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin unveil Fuchs JAGM missile carrier at DSEI 2025
The Fuchs JAGM is the first vehicle worldwide equipped with 24 vertically launched AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) or AGM-114L HELLFIRE Longbow guided missiles from Lockheed Martin.
BAE Systems develops M109-52 howitzer prototype with longer-range Rheinmetall L52 cannon
In June, BAE Systems announced a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center to advance the M109-52 design.
Rheinmetall opens Europe’s largest ammunition plant in Lower Saxony after €500m investment
Rheinmetall has officially opened Europe’s largest ammunition factory in Unterlüß, Lower Saxony, after completing construction in just 15 months.
Andøya Space and Rheinmetall sign LOI to boost European satellite launch and space capabilities
Andøya Space and Rheinmetall Nordic AS have signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen cooperation in civil and military space operations.
Romania secures strategic €535 million deal with Rheinmetall to build advanced gunpowder factory
In Germany, Romanian Economy Minister Radu Miruță signed the contractual framework for a €535 million strategic investment to build a gunpowder factory in Victoria, Brașov county, together with Rheinmetall.
NATO Secretary General hails Rheinmetall’s new artillery plant as symbol of Europe’s defence revival
On Wednesday, 27 August, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Rheinmetall’s artillery plant in Unterlüß, Germany, the company’s largest production facility and a cornerstone of Europe’s defence industry.
Lockheed Martin considers ATACMS and Hellfire missile production with Rheinmetall in Germany
U.S. defence contractor Lockheed Martin is in talks with Rheinmetall to produce missiles including ATACMS and Hellfire in Germany, according to business magazine WirtschaftsWoche.
Rheinmetall to build Europe’s largest gunpowder plant and 155mm artillery shell factory in Bulgaria
Gunpowder and NATO-calibre 155 mm artillery rounds will be produced in Bulgaria under two joint-venture agreements with Germany’s Rheinmetall.
American Rheinmetall advances digital-first modular combat vehicle design to shape future warfare
American Rheinmetall has unveiled a new digital-first approach to combat vehicle development, using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and virtual prototyping to accelerate design and production.