Rheinmetall Expal Munitions reaches 450,000 annual output of 155mm shells
Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger has announced an increase in artillery ammunition production at the company’s Spanish subsidiary, Rheinmetall Expal Munitions.
Rheinmetall acquires Stascheit GmbH to strengthen explosive ordnance disposal capabilities
Düsseldorf-based defence technology group Rheinmetall has acquired Stascheit GmbH, a specialist in ammunition detection and recovery based in Gardelegen, Saxony-Anhalt.
Patria and Rheinmetall partner to equip Hungarian Lynx vehicles with NEMO mortar systems
Finnish defence company Patria has signed a supply agreement with Rheinmetall subsidiaries Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH and Rheinmetall Hungary to deliver its advanced NEMO mortar systems.
Germany approves formation of joint venture for Franco-German MGCS defence programme
The German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) approved the establishment of MGCS-Projekt Company GmbH, a joint venture aimed at advancing the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) programme.
Rheinmetall acquires Hagedorn-NC to bolster propellant supply for ammunition production
German defence group Rheinmetall AG has announced the acquisition of Hagedorn-NC GmbH, a historic nitrocellulose manufacturer based in Osnabrück, Lower Saxony.
CEO of Rheinmetall Landsysteme visits Kyiv to discuss strengthening industry cooperation with Ukraine
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has held a working meeting with Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH, a key German defence company already active in Ukraine.
Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin host international summit on Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS)
The GMARS platform is based on the Rheinmetall HX3 vehicle, offering enhanced mobility, survivability and versatility suited for modern operational demands.
Rheinmetall accelerates military autonomy with new centres of excellence across Europe and Canada
Rheinmetall has announced a major investment in autonomous mobility technology aimed at reshaping the future of battlefield operations.
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Rheinmetall prepares production line for F-35A centre fuselage sections in Germany [VIDEO]
Rheinmetall has announced the start of assembly work on equipment for the future production of centre fuselage sections for the F-35A Lightning II fighter jet.
Curtiss-Wright wins Rheinmetall contracts to supply turret stabilisation systems for Boxer and Lynx vehicles
Curtiss-Wright Corporation has been awarded significant contracts by Rheinmetall to provide turret drive aiming and stabilisation systems for the Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier and Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Germany considers converting automotive factories to defence production
On 7 March, the Federal Association of the German Security and Defence Industry (BDSV) proposed repurposing selected automotive factories for defence production.
Indra and Rheinmetall strengthen partnership for Leopard 2 E combat system
Indra and Rheinmetall Electronics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to upgrade the Spanish Leopard 2 E Combat System.