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29 December

An artist's rendering of the new Rheinmetall's new plant in Szeged, Hungary.

Rheinmetall Opens Hybrid Plant in Hungary

German defense contracting giant Rheinmetall has launched a new factory in Hungary to expand its capacity for military and commercial businesses.

29 December

Technology

Joe Saballa

Seven Laser Weapons That Defined the Defense Landscape in 2025

Seven laser systems in 2025 proved directed-energy is here to stay, transforming air and maritime defense with speed, precision, and near-unlimited firepower.

29 December

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Rheinmetall to Supply Laser Modules for Germany’s New Assault Rifle

Rheinmetall has won a contract worth several hundred million euros to supply laser-light modules for Germany’s armed forces.

29 December

Arms

Jodesz Gavilan

Germany Orders 84 RCH 155 Wheeled Howitzers

Germany has placed a $1.4-billion order for 84 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers, signaling a major step in modernizing its artillery forces.

29 December

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Italy Becomes First NATO Operator of Rheinmetall’s Skynex Air Defense System

The Italian Army has taken delivery of its first Rheinmetall Skynex air defense system, becoming the first NATO operator of the system.

23 December

Europe

Polish deep-tech company specializing in the AI-supported analysis of synthetic aperture radar imagery partner with Rheinmetall.

Giulia Bernacchi

Rheinmetall Taps Polish Firm SATIM for German Satellite Reconnaissance Program

Rheinmetall has signed an agreement with the Polish company SATIM to support a satellite-based reconnaissance program for Germany.

18 December

Europe

A Finnish Army military truck fitted with the Skyspotter counter-drone system, shown during a winter field test near a coastline, with the Skyspotter sensor mast and turret mounted on the rear platform under low evening light

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Skyspotter Takes on Drones: Rheinmetall Trials Multi‑Sensor Early Warning Tech

Rheinmetall’s new early warning solution has pushed past challenging climate and remote environments, proving its capabilities against drones in a series of trials.

16 December

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Germany Orders $152M in Rheinmetall Combat Headsets

The German Armed Forces has ordered more than $152.6 million worth of advanced communication headsets from Rheinmetall.

16 December

Air

HENSOLDT supplies radars for Rheinmetall air defence systems, including the Skyranger air defence system – pictured here is the variant based on the Boxer vehicle, which is also to be operated by the German Armed Forces. Photo: Rheinmetall

Rojoef Manuel

Hensoldt to Supply Spexer Radars to Rheinmetall

Hensoldt has signed a long-term framework agreement to supply its proprietary Spexer 2000 family of compact, ground-based surveillance radars to Rheinmetall.

15 December

Europe