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Rheinmetall

Integrated technology and defense group

rheinmetall.com

Headquarters: Düsseldorf, Germany
Founded year: 1889
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 15,000+
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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Latest news about Rheinmetall

In short: Rheinmetall achieved record Q2 growth with revenue jumping 69% and backlogs topping €80B, while securing major global defense contracts.

Company announcements

July 31 Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall receives order from US Army for autonomous logistics vehicles

The 18-month order for autonomous, hybrid-operated UGVs includes options for follow-up orders and partnerships with Harbinger, Forterra and Primordial Labs.

July 31 Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall delivers weapon systems for British wheeled howitzer RCH 155

The order value is in the low three-digit million range, delivery is planned from May 2028 to June 2031.

July 30 Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall approves expansion of its Italian production site

CEO Armin Papperger visited the Rome site and greenlit the demolition of an old building for a new production line, expanding capacity and creating jobs.

July 22 Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall lays foundation for one of the largest gunpowder factories in Europe

The factory is scheduled to start production in 2027 and increase capacity to over one million propellant charge modules; several hundred million euros are being invested.

Media coverage

July 31 Yahoo Finance

American Rheinmetall Awarded U.S. Army Contract for Project Sustainment to Advance Autonomous Logistics Capabilities, Progressing New Partnership with Harbinger

American Rheinmetall has been awarded an 18-month contract for the U.S. Army's Project Sustainment effort, executed through the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC). As the...

July 30 Romania Insider

Rheinmetall "in advanced talks" to take over Mangalia shipyard in Romania

German group Rheinmetall said, in a response to Ziarul Financiar, that it is in "advanced talks" with the Romanian authorities for taking over Mangalia shipyard...

July 30 Morningstar

Rheinmetall Wins U.K. Contract for Howitzer Weapon Systems

Rheinmetall said it would supply weapon systems for the British Army's RCH 155 wheeled howitzers under a contract with a value in the low three-digit...

July 30 Devdiscourse

Rheinmetall Secures Lucrative Navy Contract Amidst F126 Cancellation

Rheinmetall has secured a substantial contract to modernize the German Navy's F123 frigate Bayern. This deal follows the recent cancellation of the F126 frigate program...

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