automotive and defense company in Germany
Rheinmetall: Rheinmetall receives orders from Romania worth 5.7 billion euros: Romania has ordered vehicles, ammunition, ships, and air defense systems from the ...
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Key FactsRheinmetall Wins Major Romanian Defense Contract
Jun 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zeit.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zeit.de
- Rheinmetall secured a 5.7 billion euro contract from Romania covering nearly 300 combat vehicles, air defense systems, ammunition, and four naval vessels.
- This deal represents the company’s largest recent international order and is part of the EU’s Security Action For Europe (Safe) initiative.
- Investments of several hundred million euros will expand Rheinmetall’s existing Romanian facilities and enable technology transfer.
- Production is scheduled to start in 2028 and conclude by 2030, creating thousands of jobs and involving over 200 subcontractors.
to significantly expand its long-standing capacities in Romania and to ensure a technology transfer— Rheinmetall (the company) – statement about the Romania contract and the planned capacity expansion and technology transfer
German Armed Forces place billion-euro order with Rheinmetall: Rheinmetall is a key partner of the German Armed Forces. Now the defense company has announced its ...
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Key FactsBundeswehr Orders Over 2,000 Military Trucks from Rheinmetall
May 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- The Bundeswehr will receive more than 2,000 military trucks from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles in 2026.
- This contract, worth just over one billion euros, is the fourth delivery under a 2024 framework agreement for up to 6,500 vehicles.
- The trucks are unarmored transport vehicles in three configurations, with payload capacities ranging from 3.5 to 15 tons.
- Rheinmetall anticipates that this order will significantly accelerate its revenue growth in the second quarter of 2026.
Rheinmetall sells automotive supplier business to Aequita: Rheinmetall is divesting itself of Power Systems, with 6,250 employees, for around €350 million and is ...
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defence-blog.com Jun 07
Norway’s Army retires its last Cold War-era logistics trucks: Norway's Army has completed delivery of its final batch of new armored trucks from German ...
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New deal for Kassel? German Armed Forces want to buy more infantry fighting vehicles
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OHB and Rheinmetall establish subsidiary in Bremen for the German Armed Forces: The German Armed Forces are to receive a new communications network ...
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defence-blog.com May 28
Rheinmetall reveals Shadow Wolf tactical truck for UK Army: Rheinmetall UK has introduced Shadow Wolf, a new tactical vehicle competing for the British Army's ...
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Der Waffenhersteller Rheinmetall hat schon oft von kriegerischen Zeiten profitiert. Aber selten lief es so gut wie heute. Fürs Geschäft waren die ... Show more
Berlin Air Show: Rheinmetall, Mercedes and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGREE WITH Drone Startups
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BaFin Investigates Dozens of Cases: Suspected Insider Trading in the Arms Industry During "Turning Point"
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defence-blog.com May 28
Germany orders 2,000 military trucks in $1.1B deal: Germany ordered more than 2,000 military transport trucks from Rheinmetall in a contract worth approximately ...
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Florian Seibel: "I see this as a kind of desperate act by the Russians": Florian Seibel sees a new dynamic in the Ukraine war. The co-CEO of the defense company ...
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defence-blog.com Jun 09
U.S. Army soldiers train with Wild Goose robotic pack mule: U.S. Army soldiers recently trained alongside the Wild Goose robotic ground vehicle ...
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Rheinmetall gehört am Donnerstag zu den stärksten DAX-Werten und profitiert gleich von zwei Faktoren: der erneut angespannten Lage im Nahen Osten und einem ... Show more
Rheinmetall's risky expansion course - | and the lack of criticism of it: Rheinmetall is growing rapidly, but can barely keep up with its orders ...
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Paid articlePaywallTruck procurement: German Armed Forces award billion-euro contract to Rheinmetall
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Key FactsGerman Army Orders 2030 Military Trucks from Rheinmetall
May 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- The German Army intends to purchase 2030 trucks from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles for more than one billion euros.
- Deliveries are scheduled to be completed by November 2026, enhancing transport capacity for national and alliance defense.
- This order represents the fourth installment of a framework agreement covering up to 6500 vehicles, with 1400 already delivered.
- Projected operating costs for the new trucks over 15 years are estimated at about one billion euros.
defence-blog.com Jun 03
Rheinmetall spends $41M to expand U.S. Army production: American Rheinmetall is spending $41 million to expand and modernize six manufacturing facilities across ...
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militarnyi.com Jun 04
Russia Seeks €47.2 Million from Rheinmetall Over Alleged Breach of 12-Year-Old Contract
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defence-blog.com May 28
Germany doubles down on night-fighting laser gear for soldiers: Germany's Bundeswehr has placed a second major order for Rheinmetall's LLM-VarioRay ...
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1,000 percent for readers: Rheinmetall and Co. left behind - | Alzchem shoots to new record high
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Activists protesting German arms giant Rheinmetall's role in supplying weapons linked to Israel's genocide in Gaza were detained at gunpoint by ... Show more
Rheinmetall: Even more losses?: Since its record high, Rheinmetall has crashed by 40 percent. Now further trouble is looming.
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Growing Market Power: Is Rheinmetall the "Google of the arms industry"?: Tanks, ammunition, and more recently drones and satellites: In many areas ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Ist-Rheinmetall-das-Google-der-Ruestungswirtschaft-id30837717.html
Key FactsRheinmetall's Dominance in German Defense Sector
May 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Rheinmetall serves as a comprehensive supplier, providing the German military with tanks, ammunition, drones, and satellites.
- The company doubled its revenue to €9.9 billion in 2025 and aims to reach up to €50 billion by 2030.
- Rheinmetall holds a dominant market position in artillery ammunition, securing contracts worth more than €10 billion from the Bundeswehr.
- Growing market power raises concerns among experts and politicians about dependency risks and escalating costs.
Rheinmetall has the potential to become a kind of Google of the defense industry.— Rupprecht Podszun, professor at the University of Düsseldorf and a member of the Monopolkommission (as quoted in Capital).
The German Armed Forces are relying on Rheinmetall. How risky is this dependence?
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German drone killer: “Skyranger” is intended to outperform old systems: The Skyranger 35 protects convoys and also defends against missiles and low-flying ...
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War and the economy: Who really profits from it?: Arms companies earn billions, Rheinmetall is chasing record after record. But history shows: For most companies ...
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Very high returns possible: Rheinmetall with a 22% chance: The Rheinmetall share has been in a strong downward trend since its highs last year ...
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European defense stocks are cooling off after the military spending boom. Here's what's next
cnbc.com/2026/05/30/defense-stocks-consolidation-rheinmetall-saab-renk.html
Rheinmetall shares rise sharply: Stock is the strongest performer in the DAX - | Buy now?
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Billion-euro order for Rheinmetall: German Armed Forces buy new military trucks: The German Armed Forces have ordered more than 2,000 military trucks from ...
op-online.de/wirtschaft/rheinmetall-ruestung-bundeswehr-milliarden-auftrag-zr-94326070.html
Rheinmetall: Price target lowered - | Is the recovery now evaporating?: UBS lowers its price target for Rheinmetall from €2,200 to €1,600, but maintains its ...
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Defense stocks: What's behind the "more drones, fewer tanks" narrative?: Many defense stocks have recently lost value. Fund manager Joakim Agerback on supply ...
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OpinionKNDS IPO This Summer: Now the government wants a 40 percent stake in Rheinmetall’s rival
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Ludwigsfelde plant: KNDS and Mercedes-Benz in talks regarding a takeover: KNDS and Mercedes-Benz are negotiating the takeover of the plant in Ludwigsfelde ...
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DAX-listed company to get new logistics hall in Kassel - | Initial work is already underway
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Adhesive action and tree occupation: Activists block Rheinmetall access road in Berlin
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Rheinmetall: | "Concerns justified" - | Jefferies cuts price target: Rheinmetall shares recover after low. Analyst lowers price target to €1,890 ...
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2,030 new military trucks: Rheinmetall stock suddenly regains momentum: After the sharp decline, Rheinmetall stock is rising again. A planned billion-euro order ...
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Britain buying 72 new artillery systems: The British Army is to procure 72 new howitzers under a nearly GBP 1 billion contract, supporting at least 500 jobs ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-buying-72-new-artillery-systems/
Rheinmetall, Vincorion and Co.: Arms boom creates jobs: The arms industry in Germany is booming, while the automotive industry is cutting jobs ...
deraktionaer.de/artikel/aktien/rheinmetall-vincorion-und-co-ruestungsboom-schafft-arbeitsplaetze-20400894.html
UK to spend $1.35 billion on new howitzers for the British Army: Britain said on Wednesday it will spend 1 billion pounds ($1.35 billion) buying its army 72 ...
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#Rheinmetall : Stock keeps falling – two analysts suddenly bullish
After Rheinmetall’s stock was already the biggest loser on the DAX on Friday with a drop of more ... Show more
Rheinmetall: Shares keep falling - | two analysts suddenly bullish
Rheinmetall: Shares keep falling - | two analysts suddenly bullish
Rheinmetall vs. TKMS - | the German duel over the arms docks: The two defense companies TKMS and Rheinmetall both want to acquire the naval shipbuilder GNYK in ...
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Business Insider May 05
Deutschland überholt die USA bei der Munitionsproduktion. Armin Papperger, Chef von Rheinmetall, bestätigte, dass Deutschland bei konventioneller Munition ... Show more
dpaq.de May 12
Rheinmetall producing kamikaze drones, chief executive confirms ｜ DPA: German arms giant Rheinmetall has begun producing kamikaze drones, chief executive Armin ...
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Significant price increase: Rheinmetall apparently wants twelve billion euros for frigate construction
n-tv.de/politik/Rheinmetall-will-offenbar-zwoelf-Milliarden-Euro-fuer-Fregatten-Bau-id30793763.html
Key FactsRheinmetall Demands €12 Billion for New Frigates
May 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Rheinmetall requests approximately €12 billion from the federal government for the F126 frigate program.
- The original manufacturer, the Dutch Damen shipyard, faced delays and financial difficulties.
- The first ship is planned to be delivered no earlier than 2032, four years behind schedule.
- The government is acquiring smaller Meko A-200 ships as leverage, although they do not match F126's capabilities.
Hopes for the second quarter: Rheinmetall falls short of expectations: It is disappointing for analysts: although sales at Rheinmetall are increasing ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Rheinmetall-bleibt-hinter-Erwartungen-zurueck-id30786109.html
Rheinmetall to start producing cruise missiles as early as this year: Joint venture with Dutch start-up Destinus will manufacture ‘deep strike’ weapons in race ...
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Rheinmetall and Telekom develop anti-drone defense shield: Rheinmetall and Telekom are jointly developing a drone protection shield.
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F126 frigate project: Costs and delays in naval procurement: Rheinmetall plans to complete production of the F126 frigates by 2032, at a cost of approximately 12 ...
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Stock Preview – When AI Hype Overshadows Strong Results: Preview of the Coming Trading Week: Rheinmetall Offers Investors Promising Prospects – Yet They Send the ...
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Helsing: Munich startup likely to break the 18 billion mark: A new billion-euro funding round makes the Munich-based AI company Helsing one of the most valuable ...
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defence-blog.com Apr 28
American Rheinmetall shows next-gen squad systems at Modern Day Marine: American Rheinmetall brought a full slate of unmanned systems and next-generation squad ...
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The message is clear: Rheinmetall is growing profitably—and its order books are fuller than ever. Despite an already strong quarter in the previous year ... Show more
Rheinmetall stock: Experts say the sell-off is excessive - | buy now?: Rheinmetall stock: Fallen despite full order books and arms boom. Analysts see buying ...
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Rheinmetall: Disappointing figures: Rheinmetall missed expectations in Q1 with sales of €1.94 billion, but confirmed its annual forecast and reported an order ...
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Balance sheet check: Rheinmetall faces implementation problems: The arms manufacturer has secured billions of euros in contracts from the German Armed Forces in ...
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Europe Races to Build Its Own Long-Range Missiles After Trump Scraps US Deployment Plan
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Billion-dollar contract: German Armed Forces purchase infantry equipment from Rheinmetall.
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Rheinmetall after the share price slump - | Will stabilization now succeed?: Rheinmetall shares fell by 9% to €1,218.40, weighed down by critical analyst ...
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Tanks instead of cars? The German automotive industry senses its opportunity: While the automotive industry is faltering, the arms sector is booming – | ...
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Neuss: Why "Neuss now" criticizes Rheinmetall's plans to build drones: Rheinmetall plans to build kamikaze drones in the Neuss port. The citizens' group ...
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State-of-the-art tank for 30 million: Leopard 2A8 on its way to Norway: The new Leopard 2A8 main battle tank is on its way to Norway for the first time ...
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Rheinmetall after the correction: Stock attempts stabilization: Rheinmetall stabilizes after share price losses. The company starts series production of kamikaze ...
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Share still lower: Rheinmetall significantly increases profit in Q1 - | HENSOLDT & RENK also in the red
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OpinionRange of up to 700 kilometers: Rheinmetall plans to build cruise missiles in Unterlüß
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Automotive supply division: Rheinmetall in negotiations with restructuring specialists
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Germany is becoming Europe's weapons factory: Companies are rearming: While the automotive and mechanical engineering sectors are struggling ...
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The defense company Rheinmetall plans to begin production of cruise missiles with a range of 700 kilometers in Unterlüß, Lower Saxony, later this year ... Show more
Rheinmetall to build cruise missiles: Production of the 700 km range missiles to start in 2024
Rheinmetall to build cruise missiles: Production of the 700 km range missiles to start in 2024
Germany has overtaken US in ammunition output: Germany has overtaken the United States in conventional ammunition production capacity, Rheinmetall chief ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/germany-has-overtaken-us-in-ammunition-output/
Rheinmetall wants to acquire Kiel naval shipyard
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Rheinmetall: US commitment shaky - | share at the top of the DAX: Rheinmetall shares rise after upgrade by Banco Santander and speculation about a US troop ...
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Germany Overtakes US in Ammunition Production Capacity : The boss of German defence giant Rheinmetall says the European country can now produce more rounds than ...
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