- Business
- Rheinmetall AG is a leading international integrated technology group specializing in security and mobility solutions. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, and founded in 1889, the company operates through five main divisions: Vehicle Systems Europe, Vehicle Systems International, Weapon and Ammunition, Electronic Solutions, and Power Systems; it serves defence forces, governments, and civilian markets across Europe, North and South America, Asia, and other regions. Core products and services encompass military vehicles including main battle tanks such as the KF51 Panther, infantry fighting vehicles like the Puma and Lynx, armoured personnel carriers, self-propelled howitzers, and logistics vehicles; weapon systems comprising autocannons, artillery, air defence systems, anti-tank guided missiles, mortars, and tank guns; ammunition and propellants for various calibres including 155mm artillery shells; electronic solutions such as sensors, radar technology, command and control systems, cyberspace protection, and training simulators; and automotive components like actuators, exhaust gas systems, pumps, solenoid valves, thermal management systems, and hydrogen technology for emission reduction and e-mobility. Rheinmetall AG trades on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under ticker RHM and on the SIX Swiss Exchange under RHM.SW. Recent developments include the September 2025 agreement to acquire Naval Vessels Lürssen from the Lürssen Group, expanding into naval shipbuilding with completion targeted for early 2026; establishment of a joint venture with Romania's Piroc for propellant powder production starting in 2028; a framework contract with the Danish Armed Forces for over 100 logistics vehicles; partnerships such as with Varjo for mixed reality training and with Heckler & Koch via Rheinmetall Nordic; formation of Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions GmbH for SAR satellite production from 2026; a joint venture with Leonardo for military vehicles awarded a contract in November 2025; new 155mm artillery ammunition plants in Lithuania (operational mid-2026) and plans for Latvia; a joint venture with Bulgaria valued over €1 billion for gunpowder and 155mm shells; and the 2023 acquisition of Expal Systems for €1.2 billion to bolster ammunition capabilities.