Rheinmetall Timeline

Events

• 2026-08-14 - Facility Opening - Rheinmetall opens UK Advanced Land Autonomy Centre of Excellence - The site adds a UK hub to Rheinmetall’s land-autonomy network alongside centres in Germany, the Nordic region and Canada. Engineering work covers platform integration, testing and operational deployment of autonomous ground systems. The centre will support… - source: rheinmetall.com
• 2026-08-13 - Demonstration - Rheinmetall completes first FV-014 launches from containerized truck launcher - The FV-014 has a stated range of up to 100 kilometres and uses autonomous navigation for long-range strike missions. Rheinmetall says the system can coordinate multiple assets and support swarm operations through its mission architecture. The containerized… - source: rheinmetall.com
• 2026-07-09 - Contract Award - Rheinmetall and MBDA commissioned to develop German Navy laser weapon system - The contract covers the chain from reconnaissance and target tracking through engagement for a naval high-energy laser system. Rheinmetall and MBDA frame the system as protection for naval vessels, especially against drones and highly agile targets. The… - source: rheinmetall.com
• 2026-07-02 - Contract Award - Rheinmetall wins several-hundred-million-euro Skynex order - Skynex is positioned for countering drones, cruise missiles, rockets and mortar threats. This is separate from Rheinmetall’s July 1 close of the DOK-ING majority acquisition. - source: rheinmetall.com
• 2026-07-01 - Acquisition - Rheinmetall completes majority acquisition of DOK-ING - The transaction closed on 1 July 2026 after the companies signed their agreement in March. Rheinmetall said the acquisition adds DOK-ING’s heavy unmanned and autonomous ground systems to its vehicle portfolio. The announcement specifically identifies the… - source: rheinmetall.com
• 2026-06-04 - Contract Award - Rheinmetall receives Romania VSHORAD counter-UAS package - The package covers seven Skynex systems, two Skyranger 35 systems described as 24 batteries, and two Millennium close-in weapon systems. Romania’s Ministry of Defence framed the systems for immediate air defence of forces, assets, infrastructure and naval… - source: hotnews.ro
• 2026-04-22 - Contract Award - Rheinmetall receives Bundeswehr FV-014 loitering munition framework contract - Rheinmetall received a Bundeswehr framework contract for FV-014 loitering munition systems. The framework is worth billions of euros, with the first call-off worth approximately EUR 300 million gross. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first half of… - source: rheinmetall.com
• 2026-04-20 - Production Milestone - Rheinmetall Kraken begins K3 Scout series production in Hamburg - Rheinmetall Kraken GmbH will produce K3 Scout at Blohm+Voss in Hamburg. The production setup is initially designed for about 200 units per year and could scale higher depending on orders. K3 Scout is an 8.4 m, individually configurable USV capable of up to… - source: krakentechnology.com
• 2026-04-08 - Contract Award - Rheinmetall selects THEON PHYLAX under agreement exceeding €40 million - The programme covers development and supply of the PHYLAX stabilized multisensor system. Serial production follows successful development and qualification and is not represented as already completed. - source: theon.com
• 2026-03-31 - Partnership - Rheinmetall and Boeing establish German MQ-28 integration partnership - Rheinmetall is to act as a German system integrator, incorporating locally sourced sensors, effectors, communications and mission systems around Boeing’s MQ-28 platform. The partnership is structured to support German requirements and sovereign integration… - source: rheinmetall.com
• 2025-05-07 - Partnership - Granta Autonomy and Rheinmetall Electronics sign integrated-UAV cooperation agreement - The framework covers exchanges on technology, operational scenarios and lessons from Ukraine. The companies planned a joint capability demonstration in Pabrade on 8 May 2025. The intended integration is designed to support interoperability between German and… - source: grantaautonomy.com
• 2024-12-13 - Partnership - Advanced Navigation supports Rheinmetall’s Australian defense export - This follows a previous deal which saw Advanced Navigation provide 200+ FOG INS to Rheinmetall in 2021 for the Boxer CRV. APNT Defense FOG GNSS/INS About Advanced Navigation Advanced Navigation is a global leader in navigation and autonomous systems. - source: advancednavigation.com
• 2024-04-08 - Contract Award - Rheinmetall wins Japan order for Mission Master SP UGVs - Rheinmetall will deliver three Mission Master SP vehicles to Japan. The Mission Master SP will be the first autonomous vehicle tested by the Japanese army. The contract includes support, training, spare parts, and delivery with Marubeni Aerospace. - source: rheinmetall.com