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Rheinmetall receives framework contract for 155mm artillery ammunition for the Bundeswehr with a total gross value of up to €8.5 billion
The Duesseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall has received a framework contract from the Bundeswehr for the delivery of 155mm artillery ammunition worth up to €8.5 billion gross. The contract was signed on 20 June 2024 by Annette Lehnigk-Emden, President of the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), and representatives of Rheinmetall in Koblenz at the office’s headquarters. An existing framework contract has been expanded considerably. The main purpose of the order is to replenish the stocks held by the Bundeswehr and its allies, as well as to provide support to the Ukraine in its defence campaign. Deliveries are to begin at the start of 2025. The…
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Rheinmetall and Anduril Industries join forces to develop the most sophisticated military C-sUAS system
The Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall and the US company Anduril Industries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during Eurosatory in Paris, one of the world’s leading trade shows for defence and security. Under this collaboration, Rheinmetall and Anduril will work together to design, develop, and produce new layered Counter small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) air defense systems. The scope of this collaboration is primarily to address European markets first. These C-sUAS systems will combine Rheinmetall’s command and control system, Skymaster, and high-power guns with Lattice and open, modular and scalable hardware components including Anduril’s Sentry Tower, Wisp sensors and Anvil, its autonomous interceptor. By combining the unique capabilities of both…
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Bio-Monitoring: Neue Partnerschaft zwischen Rheinmetall und QUS schafft Informationsüberlegenheit auf der taktischen Ebene
Mit seinem innovativen und leistungsstarken Soldatensystem Gladius 2.0 hat Rheinmetall Maßstäbe gesetzt. Das System ist mit seiner offenen, modularen, skalierbaren Architektur weltweit unerreicht für eine nutzerzentrische Soldatensystemlösung. Einsatztaugliche Sensor-to-Shooter Netzwerke ermöglichen jederzeit ein aktuelles Lagebild mit durchgängiger, stabiler Kommunikationsinfrastruktur, selbst unter herausfordernden Bedingungen – ein entscheidender Vorteil auf dem digitalen Gefechtsfeld. Rheinmetall perfektioniert seine Systeme weiter und hat dazu nun im Bereich Vitaldaten-Tracking mit QUS eine Partnerschaft geschlossen, um gemeinsam eine Lösung auf diesem Bereich zu entwickeln. Vitaldaten-Live Tracking erlaubt im Training die Ausbildungseinheiten so anzupassen, dass ein optimaler Fitnessaufbau gewährleistet werden kann. Im Einsatz ist die aktuelle Information zum physischen Zustand des individuellen Soldaten oder der ganzen Einheit verfügbar…
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Biomonitoring: New partnership between Rheinmetall and QUS ensures tactical information superiority
Rheinmetall has set new standards with its innovative and powerful Gladius 2.0 soldier system. With its open, modular, scalable architecture, the system is unrivalled worldwide for a user-centric soldier system solution. An up-to-date situational awareness with a consistent, stable communication infrastructure enables operational sensor-to-shooter networks. Gladius 2.0 guarantees a decisive advantage on the digital battlefield under even the most challenging of conditions. Rheinmetall continues to improve its systems and has now entered a partnership with QUS in vital data tracking to jointly develop a solution in this area. Live tracking of vital data allows training units to be adjusted during training to ensure optimal fitness development. During operations, current information…
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Neue Perspektiven für Beschäftigte: Rheinmetall und Continental unterzeichnen Absichtserklärung
Personalaufbau Rheinmetall: Beschäftigungsperspektiven für Continental-Mitarbeiterinnen und -Mitarbeiter an den deutschen Standorten Weiterer Erfolg der Continental-Initiative „Von Arbeit in Arbeit“ Dr. Ariane Reinhart, Vorständin für Personal und Nachhaltigkeit bei Continental: „Mit Rheinmetall haben wir nun bereits das dritte Unternehmen gewonnen, um den Beschäftigten der von der Transformation betroffenen Standorte neue Perspektiven zu ermöglichen“ Peter Sebastian Krause, Personalvorstand der Rheinmetall AG: „Wir freuen uns über die Kooperation mit Continental. Nicht viele Unternehmen in Deutschland wachsen so stark wie Rheinmetall. Es ist in dieser Situation von hohem Wert für uns, Menschen kennenzulernen, die sich für uns interessieren und die wir – wenn es für beide Seiten passt – in das Team aufnehmen können“…
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New Opportunities for Employees: Rheinmetall and Continental Sign Letter of Intent
Rheinmetall workforce recruitment: job opportunities for Continental employees at German locations Further success of Continental’s “from work to work” initiative Dr. Ariane Reinhart, Continental Executive Board member for Human Relations and Sustainability: “Rheinmetall is now the third company we have enlisted to provide new job opportunities for employees affected by the transformation” Peter Sebastian Krause, chief human resources officer of Rheinmetall AG: “We look forward to working with Continental. Not many companies in Germany are growing as strongly as Rheinmetall. In this situation, we are keen to find people interested in working for us and who we can add to our team – provided it is the right fit for…
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Rheinmetall Electronics UK and Lightspace Technologies Sign Partnership Agreement
Rheinmetall Electronics UK have signed a partnership agreement with Lightspace Technologies, Latvia to advance and produce Augmented Reality Systems using Multi-focal technology for use in XR and AR applications for the military market. Multi-focal solutions offer the ability to present images and information across multiple focal planes, giving significant operational enhancements and remove the eye fatigue induced by other single focal-plane solutions. During 2023, Rheinmetall Electronics UK and Lightspace Technologies engaged in proof-ofconcept development that was demonstrated as part of the Rheinmetall offering at the UK Ministry of Defence Army Warfighting Experiment (AWE) and to the UK Army’s Armoured Trials and Development Unit (ATDU). This solution was applauded for its…
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Rheinmetall is entering Space Dimension: Initial conceptual approaches presented at ILA 2024
The Duesseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall, a leading supplier of innovative technology solutions, is opening up new business areas in the space dimension. Initial conceptual approaches have been presented at the “International Aerospace Exhibition” – ILA 2024 – in Berlin. Rheinmetall is also exploring various areas of the NewSpace market. For the group, the focus in the space domain is primarily on the integration and utilization of space-based reconnaissance data in the tactical battlefield. To meet the individual needs of military customers, the group is working on customized solutions for tactical vehicles. By cooperation with selected partner companies, state-of-the-art technologies and services from the space sector will be made available to…
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Rheinmetall erschließt sich Dimension Space: Erste konzeptionelle Ansätze auf der ILA 2024 vorgestellt
Der Düsseldorfer Technologiekonzern Rheinmetall, ein führender Anbieter von innovativen Technologielösungen, erschließt neue Geschäftsfelder in der Dimension Space. Erste konzeptionelle Ansätze sind jetzt auf der „Internationalen Luft- und Raumfahrtausstellung“ – ILA 2024 – in Berlin vorgestellt worden. Darüber hinaus exploriert Rheinmetall verschiedene Bereiche des NewSpace Marktes. Für Rheinmetall liegt der Fokus in der Domäne Space vor allem auf der Integration und Nutzbarmachung von weltraumbasierten Aufklärungsdaten im taktischen Gefechtsfeld. Um dabei den individuellen Bedürfnissen seiner militärischen Kunden gerecht zu werden, arbeitet der Konzern an maßgeschneiderten Lösungen für taktische Fahrzeuge. Durch die Zusammenarbeit mit ausgewählten Partnerunternehmen werden hochmoderne Technologien und Dienstleistungen aus dem Raumfahrtsektor für den Verteidigungssektor bereitgestellt. In die aktuelle Strategie von…
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Rheinmetall and Ukraine sign agreement to expand their strategic cooperation
Rheinmetall AG and Ukraine, represented by the Minister of Strategic Industries, Oleksandr Kamyshin, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their strategic cooperation during the “Ukraine Recovery Conference” in Berlin. The agreement aims to identify and develop further areas for closer cooperation between the Ukrainian defense industry and the Düsseldorf-based technology group. Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG: “With this agreement we confirm our intention to continue our cooperation in the coming years and create a corresponding framework. Specifically, we are already in talks to establish a joint venture for the production of artillery ammunition in Ukraine. We also want to hand over the first Lynx infantry fighting vehicles to…
