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Feb- 2026 -

2 February

Arms

Netherlands Inks Multi-Year Deal With Rheinmetall for Hand Grenades

The Netherlands has signed a framework agreement with Rheinmetall to produce and supply a wide range of hand grenades for the Dutch armed forces.

Jan- 2026 -

28 January

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Italy Receives First Batch of KF41 Lynx IFVs Under A2CS Program

The Italian Armed Forces has received its first four Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles, marking the official launch of the Army Armoured Combat Systems program.

27 January

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Rheinmetall to Source Fossil-Free Steel From Swedish Firm for Defense Production

Swedish company SSAB and Germany’s Rheinmetall have signed an agreement to supply decarbonized steel for defense manufacturing.

19 January

Europe

The Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS) live-fired for the first time at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico

Inder Singh Bisht

Rheinmetall and EM&E Pitch Domestic Solution for Spain’s Mobile Rocket Launcher Program

Spain's M&E Group and Rheinmetall Expal Munitions have proposed an indigenous alternative for Spain’s SILAM rocket launcher program.

13 January

Europe

Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle. Photo: Rheinmetall

Jodesz Gavilan

Ukraine to Receive First Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicles in Early 2026

Ukraine is set to take delivery of its first five Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles in early 2026 under a contract signed in December.

12 January

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Orders Puma IFV Simulators From KNDS-Rheinmetall Venture

KNDS and Rheinmetall joint business Projekt System & Management will deliver nine Puma infantry fighting vehicle firing and combat training systems to Germany.

7 January

Europe