Rheinmetall AG, founded in 1889 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, is a leading international integrated technology group specializing in security and mobility solutions. The company operates through two main sectors: Defense and Automotive. In the Defense sector, Rheinmetall offers a comprehensive range of military vehicles, weapon systems, and ammunition, serving armed forces worldwide. The Automotive sector focuses on the development and production of components and systems for powertrain and air management technologies, contributing to emission reduction and enhanced efficiency in vehicles. Committed to sustainability, Rheinmetall aims to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2035, integrating innovative technologies to address global challenges.
American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense LLC have successfully delivered 3 prototype trucks for the first phase of the U.S. Army’s Common Tactical Truck (CTT) Program.
The new Rheinmetall ammunition plant in Várpalota, Hungary, currently being built by the Hungarian holding company N7 on behalf of the joint venture company Rheinmetall Hungary Munitions Zrt., is now poised to expand as planned. The second phase of construction started in January 2024.
An international partner has awarded Rheinmetall an order to supply Fuchs 2 components for producing the wheeled armoured vehicle at a factory in the partner country.
From January 2024, the Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) programme has moved into the start of formal customer Verification and Validation trials taking place at Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedford UK. These trials will qualify the design against the MIV technical requirements, demonstrating the Boxer vehicle’s capability and performance for the British Army.
The German Bundeswehr has contracted with Rheinmetall to produce and supply medium-calibre ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle, a call-off from an existing framework agreement, the order encompasses several hundred thousand rounds of 30mm x 173 DM21 service ammunition.