Rheinmetall Q1 sales jump 8% year on year, as naval business era begins with promise
“The technology group’s order books remain at record levels,” said the Dusseldorf-based firm as it also predicted "significant growth acceleration" for Q2.
Rheinmetall lands $1.2 billion German future soldier contract
"In total, the German Bundestag has approved €1.3 billion for the project a few days ago, so further call-offs are expected," said the European manufacturer.
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Rheinmetall lands multibillion dollar FV-014 loitering munitions framework contract
The framework contract signing comes after Rheinmetall announced in February a FV-014 demonstration in collaboration with a potential undisclosed NATO customer.
Rheinmetall and Destinus to combine forces in new missile systems joint venture
“We must expand the industrial base for modern defence systems in Europe,” CEO of Rheinmetall Armin Papperger said.
France to increase defense spending by $42 billion, mulls new tank effort
"We need an interim tank, that is likely going to be a KNDS Germany or KNDS France platform," said French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin.
Rheinmetall teams with Boeing for German Ghost Bat offer
Industrial planning depends on first securing a CCA contract and beating out a number of competitors.
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Lockheed Martin Australia, Rheinmetall exploring HIMARS sustainment Down Under
Though the tie-up isn't complete, if the deal happens Lockheed would see work done on its HIMARS at a Rheinmetall center in Queensland.
Italy’s Leonardo closes on $1.9B Iveco land vehicle acquisition
Leonardo said “available cash resources” will finance the acquisition, which is also planned to leverage “the complementary nature of the two companies’ sales networks."
Germany’s Rheinmetall predicts $16.8B annual order boom, will ‘focus entirely’ on defense
The “tense security situation underpins the promising position of the Group," said the European prime.
UK’s Challenger 3 tank hits milestone with crewed live fire
Outlining next steps, Rheinmetall said that "the tank will undergo further trials, as it moves towards operational service as the centrepiece of the British Army’s modernisation programme."
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Sweden allocates $1.6B to build territorial air defense capability, $140M for space
The decision reflects a shift in how Sweden’s military looks at air defense.
Germany awards ICEYE, Rheinmetall almost $2B for new SAR satellite network
For ICEYE, the German deal is the latest in a handful of high-profile sales to European militaries as the continent moves out on a collective effort to establish "strategic autonomy" in from the United States in the space domain.
Europe must invest in munitions to keep the US invested in Europe
An increased production in munitions from Europe takes the burden off the US while securing Europe's position as a key defense partner, write Michael Kidd and Giana Farry.
German laser weapon could be on ships by 2029, say contractors
"Successful tests conducted on the frigate SACHSEN proved the demonstrator’s tracking capability, effectiveness and precision under real operational conditions for the first time in Europe," the announcement says.