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Support for Ukraine: Rheinmetall AG and Ukrainian Defence Industry JSC establish joint venture in Kyiv
The tech enterprise Rheinmetall and Ukraine’s state-owned Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC (UDI, the former Ukroboronprom) have set up a joint venture company in Kyiv. Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine’s Prime Minister, made the announcement on the occasion of the German-Ukrainian Business Forum in Berlin, which was also attended by the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Rheinmetall Ukrainian Defense Industry LLC has already been operating since 18 October 2023. It is jointly owned by Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH, with a 51% stake, and UDI, which holds the remaining 49%. Strategic cooperation in the defence realm between the two organizations began back in May 2023. On 28 September 2023 Germany’s Federal Cartel Office gave the new…
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Unterstützung der Ukraine: Rheinmetall und Ukrainian Defense Industry gründen Gemeinschaftsunternehmen in Kiew
Der Technologiekonzern Rheinmetall AG und der ukrainische Staatskonzern Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC (UDI, vormals Ukroboronprom) haben ein Joint Venture in Kiew gegründet. Dies gab der ukrainische Ministerpräsident, Denys Schmyhal, anlässlich des deutsch-ukrainischen Wirtschaftsforums in Berlin bekannt, an dem auch Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz teilnahm. Die Rheinmetall Ukrainian Defense Industry LLC ist als Gesellschaft bereits seit dem 18. Oktober 2023 operativ tätig. An dem Gemeinschaftsunternehmen hält die Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH 51% der Anteile, UDI ist mit 49% beteiligt. Die strategische Kooperation im Rüstungsbereich hatten die zwei Konzerne bereits im Mai 2023 auf den Weg gebracht. Am 28. September 2023 gab das Bundeskartellamt die Gründung frei, Anfang Oktober 2023 die zuständigen Behörden in…
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Next-generation simulation solution wins backing from European Commission
Rheinmetall is leading FEDERATES, a consortium of 32 companies from 14 EU member nations The EU has selected FEDERATES for €30 million in funding International consortium is to implement a prototype distributed synthetic Coordinated and led by Rheinmetall, the FEDERATES consortium, which stands for Federated Ecosystem of European Simulation Assets for Training and Decision Support, has been selected by the European Union for €30 million in funding. The European Commission has picked the consortium to implement a prototype service-oriented innovative solution for distributed synthetic training and decision support. The “distributed synthetic simulation environment” draws on a multitude of different simulation resources which, though spatially separate, are linked in a common…
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Simulationslösung der nächsten Generation erhält Unterstützung durch die Europäische Kommission
Rheinmetall führt FEDERATES-Konsortium, bestehend aus 32 Unternehmen aus 14 EUMitgliedstaaten EU hat FEDERATES für Zuschuss über 30 MioEUR ausgewählt Konsortium soll Lösung für Distributed Synthetic Training (DST) prototypisch implementieren Das von Rheinmetall als Koordinator geführte FEDERATES-Konsortium (Federated Ecosystem of European Simulation Assets for Training and Decision Support) ist von der Europäischen Union (EU) für einen Zuschuss in Höhe von 30 MioEUR ausgewählt worden. Die Europäische Kommission hat das Konsortium dafür ausgewählt, eine service-orientierte innovative Lösung für verteiltes synthetisches Training (Distributed Synthetic Training, DST) und Entscheidungsunterstützung prototypisch zu implementieren. Die „verteilte synthetische Simulationsumgebung“ greift auf eine Vielzahl unterschied-licher Simulationsressourcen zurück, die zwar räumlich getrennt, aber durch eine gemeinsame Netzwerkinfrastruktur verbunden sind.…
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American Rheinmetall Supports Successful Test of M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer Modified with Rheinmetall’s Combat-Tested 52-Caliber Cannon
Rheinmetall and BAE Systems have successfully completed a live fire test of the M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) modified with Rheinmetall’s L52 155mm, 52-caliber cannon. The M109-52 is a significant, low-risk, high-performance upgrade to the current 39-caliber cannon and provides additional range required in large-scale operations. The test, conducted at Camp Ripley, MN, proved the compatibility of the L52 cannon with the M109A7 platform during the live fire exercise. “Integrating Rheinmetall’s world-class, battle-tested L52 artillery cannon system into the M109 platform will return tactical fires overmatch to the U.S. Army in a capability assured, timely, low-risk manner,” said Joe Chan, VP of Business Development at American Rheinmetall Munition. Rheinmetall’s L52 artillery…
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Rheinmetall receives a further order for artillery shells: third call-off from framework agreement
Rheinmetall has booked a further order for artillery ammunition under a framework agreement with the German Bundeswehr. The third call-off, it encompasses the delivery of over a hundred thousand 155mm shells from the Group’s new Spanish subsidiary Rheinmetall Expal Munitions as well as additional DM 121 high-explosive rounds. Although the customer is the German government, all the ammunition is earmarked for Ukraine. The order is worth a figure in the mid-three-digit million-euro range. Tens of thousands of rounds are to be delivered in 2023, with the reminder due to ship in 2024. As recently as July 2023, Rheinmetall announced the signing of a new framework agreement for artillery ammunition with…
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Rheinmetall erhält weiteren Auftrag im mittleren dreistelligen MioEUR-Bereich zur Lieferung von Artilleriegeschossen: Dritter Abruf aus Rahmenvertrag
Rheinmetall hat einen weiteren Auftrag zur Lieferung von Artilleriemunition aus dem Rahmenvertrag mit der Bundewehr erhalten. Der dritte Abruf betrifft die Lieferung von mehr als hunderttausend 155mm-Geschossen der spanischen Rheinmetall-Tochtergesellschaft Rheinmetall Expal Munitions sowie von zusätzlichen DM 121-Sprenggeschossen. Beides ist für die Ukraine bestimmt, Auftraggeber ist die Bundesregierung. Der Auftrag hat den Wert eines mittleren dreistelligen MioEUR-Betrags. Mehrere zehntausend Schuss sollen noch in 2023, die übrigen in 2024 geliefert werden. Rheinmetall hatte den neuen Rahmenvertrag mit der Bundeswehr im Artilleriebereich erst im Juli geschlossen, ein bestehender Rahmenvertrag wurde erweitert. Gegenstand der Verträge ist die Lieferung mehrerer hunderttausend Geschosse, Zünder und Treibladungen. Der Krieg in der Ukraine macht es erforderlich, die…
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American Rheinmetall Unveils Best-in-Class 30mm Cannon on Robotic Combat Vehicle to Demonstrate Mobile c-UAS Excellence
Rheinmetall, a leader in advanced defense technologies and solutions, is taking the mobile counter-UAS fight to the next level at this year’s Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting. Rheinmetall is showcasing the exceptionally lethal, precise and versatile Skyranger 30, the world’s most advanced c-UAS turret, with the combined speed, mobility, and unmanned capability of Textron Systems’ Ripsaw M5 robotic combat vehicle (RCV). When integrated on an unmanned ground vehicle, Skyranger can secure the air space and mitigate UAS threats in the most austere and contested battle spaces, including autonomously at the tactical edge. Visitors to AUSA can see the Skyranger displayed on Textron’s M5, on Rheinmetall’s booth…
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Rheinmetall’s PATH A-Kit: A Platform Agnostic, Next- Generation System that Brings Critical Autonomous Capabilities to any Vehicle
At this year’s AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition, Rheinmetall is showcasing its PATH Autonomous Kit (A-Kit) on a variety of platforms to demonstrate the system’s ability to transform any vehicle platform into an autonomous powerhouse. The system can be seen at the Rheinmetall booth (#1603) where it will be displayed on an M5 Ripsaw RCV equipped with Rheinmetall’s 30mm Skyranger turret, and also on partner booths – Tomahawk Robotics (#4049) and L3Harris Technologies (#1725) – where variants of Rheinmetall’s Mission Master unmanned ground vehicle will be on display. The Rheinmetall PATH A-Kit is a navigation system that enables full autonomous movement of vehicles. It can be rapidly integrated onto existing…
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Rheinmetall Showcases Innovative Defense Solutions for the U.S. Army at AUSA 2023: One Partner for All Missions
The AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition takes place in Washington, DC from 9-11 October, with this year’s motto set as “Be All You Can Be”. The American Rheinmetall family of companies along with key partners from Rheinmetall’s global enterprise will be on-site (booth #1603) showcasing some of their most recent activities, achievements and innovative solutions aimed at providing the U.S. Army with the critical, next-generation technologies it needs and deserves. The “M109-52” Self Propelled Howitzer Prototype Featuring Rheinmetall’s L52 Howitzer Cannon System and Enhanced by Advanced Artillery Technologies Rheinmetall’s world class, combat proven L52 155mm Cannon Armament integrated on the M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer System is the optimal solution for the…
