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Germany-funded batch of five Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles will arrive in Ukraine in the coming weeks for evaluation, marking Kyiv's next step in testing the platform after a late-2024 demonstration; the Ukraine-specific KF41 variant features a two-person Lance turret and could lead to larger orders or even local production, signaling Berlin's continued military support for Kyiv and Rheinmetall's export-led strategy.
Germany has opened Europe's largest munitions factory in Lower Saxony, signaling a rapid increase in arms production to support Ukraine and NATO, with plans to produce 350,000 rounds annually from 2027 and expand manufacturing in Eastern Europe. Defense Minister Pistorius highlighted the factory's role in boosting Ukraine's resilience and discussed ongoing cooperation, potential inclusion of long-range missiles in security guarantees, and the possibility of reinstating military conscription if volunteer recruitment falls short. Germany aims to train nearly 110,000 reservists by 2029, reflecting a strategic shift in its defense posture.
Rheinmetall has opened a new artillery ammunition factory in Germany, aiming to produce 155 mm shells at a capacity of 350,000 units annually by 2027 to meet high demand, especially from Ukraine. The €500 million facility expansion signifies Europe's efforts to bolster munitions stockpiles amid ongoing conflicts, with NATO officials attending the opening. Rheinmetall's stock has surged significantly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reflecting increased investor interest in defense companies.
European defense factories are expanding three times faster since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, driven by increased defense spending and support for Ukraine, with notable growth at ammunition and missile production sites, especially in Hungary and supported by EU programs, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The German army plans to order an additional 200,000 artillery shells worth about 880 million euros from Rheinmetall to replenish its stockpiles as it continues to support Ukraine against Russia. This order is part of a larger framework agreement and aims to help Rheinmetall establish a new production line in Unterluess, Germany.
The German army plans to order an additional 200,000 artillery shells worth about 880 million euros from Rheinmetall to replenish its stockpiles and support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. This move is part of a broader effort by Western governments to bolster their military supplies, and it will also help Rheinmetall establish a new production line in Unterluess, Germany.
Rheinmetall has secured an agreement to provide Ukraine with five Caracal Air Assault Vehicles, making Ukraine the first country to deploy this military vehicle. The Caracal, built on Mercedes-Benz's G-model 464 series chassis, offers mobility, lightweight construction, and protection against ballistic and landmine threats. Its compact design allows for transportation in heavy transport helicopters and underslung transport methods. The modular design enables the Caracal to serve various roles, from troop transport to combat engineering. Rheinmetall has also secured contracts with the German and Dutch armed forces for large-scale production of the Caracal.
German defense group Rheinmetall is set to ship drones to Ukraine, marking a significant step in military cooperation between the two countries. The move comes as Ukraine seeks to strengthen its defense capabilities amid ongoing tensions with Russia. Rheinmetall's delivery of drones will provide Ukraine with enhanced surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, bolstering its ability to monitor and respond to potential threats.
Rheinmetall, a German defense company, is set to deliver a Luna New Generation drone system to Ukraine by the end of the year. The "Drones Package" includes a ground control station, multiple drones, a launch catapult, and military trucks. Ukraine is seeking to bolster its weapons arsenal to counter Russia's invasion, and the drone system can be used for reconnaissance, provide an LTE network, and intercept or jam communications.
Rheinmetall, Germany's largest arms manufacturer, has announced plans to build and repair tanks in Ukraine to help address the country's lack of ammunition amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. This move comes as Ukraine seeks to strengthen its military capabilities and enhance its defense partnership with Germany.
American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) are the only two teams moving forward in the Army's M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle replacement competition, after the service announced that they will split the $1.6 billion development funding pot. The ultimate winner may lay claim to a $45 billion production deal. The two teams will now embark on the next two program phases, which will lead to a single winner. The XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle will fit eight soldiers and feature a remote turret, the developmental XM913 50-millimeter cannon, anti-tank guided missiles, and machine guns.
Rheinmetall will supply 20 more Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine in the summer at the request of the German government. The order is worth a figure in the lower-two-digit million-euro range. The Marder infantry fighting vehicle developed for the Bundeswehr is one of the most reliable weapons systems of its kind.
Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have partnered to offer a European-made rocket launcher based on Lockheed’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) system to Germany and its neighbors. The GMARS system is envisioned as a wheeled artillery system replacing Berlin’s aging MARS 2 multiple launch rocket systems. The chassis would be based on Rheinmetall’s protected, off-the-shelf HX 8x8 to maximize both parts’ commonality and interoperability with the existing, and growing, HX fleet.
Switzerland's executive branch has supported a proposal to decommission 25 out-of-service Leopard 2 battle tanks and re-export them to Germany to help plug gaps in Berlin's arsenal after it shipped tanks of its own to Ukraine. The tanks would be sent only on condition that they would be returned to manufacturer Rheinmetall and not go to Ukraine. The move comes as Switzerland grapples with its adherence to neutrality, which bars the export of Swiss-made or Swiss-owned weaponry or war material to combatants in active conflicts.
German defense company Rheinmetall has formed a joint venture with Ukrainian state-owned conglomerate Ukroboronprom to build and repair tanks in Ukraine. The venture will begin by maintaining and repairing vehicles transferred to Ukraine by Germany, but will later seek to jointly produce some Rheinmetall products in Ukraine, leading to the possible joint development of military systems to export from Ukraine. Rheinmetall expects to sign contracts for two more joint ventures in the coming days for ammunition and air defense.