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Rheinmetall officially opened its new factory in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, on 18 August 2023. The new plant marks a major milestone for Rheinmetall and underscores the Group’s commitment to Hungary. In future, this cutting-edge facility will produce the Lynx infantry fighting vehicle, the world’s most advanced IFV.

Rheinmetall opens Europe’s most advanced plant for armoured vehicles

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The new cutting-edge facility opened in Hungary will produce the Lynx infantry fighting vehicle, the world’s most advanced IFV.

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Rheinmetall has reached another milestone with its Luna NG reconnaissance drone. The Group’s next-generation Luna NG air-supported short-range reconnaissance system will soon be in action in Ukraine.

Rheinmetall to deliver Luna NG reconnaissance drones to Ukraine

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The Rheinmetall’s next-generation Luna NG air-supported short-range reconnaissance system will soon be in action in Ukraine.

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Rheinmetall closed the first half of financial year 2023 with further growth in consolidated sales. This positive development was driven in particular by business with the armed forces of Germany and its partner nations in the EU and NATO. Thanks to the dynamic market situation and the high level of demand, the Group recorded double-digit sales growth in its business with military goods. By contrast, the Group’s civilian business saw a slowdown in growth. Rheinmetall now generates more than 70% of its revenues in the military business.

Rheinmetall continues on growth path with significant upturn in orders

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Rheinmetall closed the first half of financial year 2023 with further growth in consolidated sales.

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Following an 8-week training course conducted by Bundeswehr instructors, Slovak tank crews have successfully fired their inaugural shots from the Leopard 2A4 tank. The Leopard 2A4 tanks are presently being integrated into the arsenal of the Czech land forces.

First firing of Slovak Leopard 2A4 main battle tank

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Following an 8-week training course conducted by Bundeswehr instructors, Slovak tank crews have successfully fired their inaugural shots from the Leopard 2A4 tank.

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German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall is preparing another export of Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine, according to a report by business daily Handelsblatt, citing industry sources.

Rheinmetall preparing another batch of Leopard 1 tanks for Ukraine

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German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall is preparing another export of Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine.

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The U.S. Army has awarded American Rheinmetall Vehicles (Sterling Heights, MI) and the industry leading companies of Team Lynx - Textron Systems, Raytheon Technologies, L3Harris Technologies, Allison Transmission, and Anduril Industries – a contract for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) Phase 3 Detailed Design and Phase 4 Prototype Build and Test phases of the five-phased programme, now named the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle programme. The Army awarded a total of two contracts for Phase 3 and 4 performance. The two competitors will now complete the designs that began in the Phase 2 Concept Design phase and build at least seven and as many as 11 prototypes for Army evaluation with a full contract value in excess of USD 700 million.

Team Lynx awarded contract for U.S. Army’s XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle programme

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American Rheinmetall Vehicles and Team Lynx are developing a next-generation XM30 that achieves the Army’s requirements for a combat vehicle with superior protection, unsurpassed firepower, and unbeatable mobility.

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On August 1, in Weeze, Germany, the groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new production plant for the central fuselage sections of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II multi-role combat aircraft.

Rheinmetall begins construction of a production plant for F-35 fuselage

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The Rheinmetall plant, costing over EUR 100 million, will create over 400 jobs for qualified employees in the aviation sector and another 1,500 jobs at sub-suppliers.

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Rheinmetall AG has completed its takeover of all shares in Expal Systems S.A.U. of Madrid. First announced last November, the acquisition follows final approval by the relevant authorities. The transfer of Expal S.A.U.’s business activities to Rheinmetall took place on 1 August 2023. Rheinmetall thus continues to expand its position as an important supplier for NATO armed forces, systematically increasing its production capacity especially for artillery, mortar, and medium-calibre ammunition.

Rheinmetall completes acquisition of Spanish defence contractor Expal Systems

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Rheinmetall AG has completed its takeover of all shares in Expal Systems S.A.U. of Madrid.

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After being put through a series of gruelling challenges during the Unmanned Ground Vehicle Autonomy Trials in Estonia, Rheinmetall has yet again positioned itself as a world leader in autonomous technology.

Rheinmetall showcases its autonomous technology during Unmanned Ground Vehicle trials in Estonia

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The Rheinmetall’s Mission Master SP distinguished itself for its limited driver intervention, obstacle avoidance technology, and speed and manoeuvrability.

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