Rheinmetall

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Orders & commitments

• Order / commitment

  2026-04-22 - Rheinmetall received a Bundeswehr framework contract for FV-014 loitering munition systems, with the first call-off worth about EUR 300 million gross. - first call-off value

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• Order / commitment

  2025-12-12 - Rheinmetall received a Dutch Ministry of Defence order for a two-digit number of Skyranger 30 air-defense systems configured for mobile and dismounted counter-drone operations. - ordered systems

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• Order / commitment

  2025-11-26 - Rheinmetall received NATO customer orders for HERO loitering munitions. - HERO loitering munitions - HERO loitering munition orders

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• Order / commitment

  2024-04-08 - Rheinmetall won a contract to deliver three Mission Master SP autonomous UGVs for Japanese army testing. - Mission Master SP UGV testing program

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• Operating use

  2025-12-23 - Italy received its first Rheinmetall Skynex drone-defence system, with the first system valued at EUR 73 million and options for three additional systems. - Skynex drone-defence system

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Supply chain relationships

• Advanced Navigation

  Inbound - Navigation - Rheinmetall contracted Advanced Navigation FOG inertial navigation systems for crewed Boxer CRVs in December 2024

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• THEON International

  Inbound - Perception - THEON will develop, qualify and serially supply PHYLAX multisensor systems for Rheinmetall SEOSS 210 P sights

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• Elistair

  Inbound - Manufacturing - Rheinmetall integrates Elistair KHRONOS tethered drones with Mission Master UGVs for mobile ISR

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• Embention

  Inbound - Compute & Control - Rheinmetall LUNA NG integrates Embention Veronte 4x flight control

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Events

• 2026-10-07 - Capability - Rheinmetall and Praetorian deliver AERIE counter-drone prototype

  AERIE fits in a 20-foot ISO container and is designed to house more than 20 interceptors. The demonstrator combines Praetorian's autonomous Arrow interceptor with its Hadrian AI-assisted command-and-control system. Full operator demonstrations are scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.

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• 2026-10-06 - Partnership - Rheinmetall and Breaker sign Boxer human-machine teaming agreement

  A customer demonstration let one crew member command a drone swarm through the standard headset while also operating the vehicle. The operator received less than 30 minutes of training; the teams demonstrated the vehicle integration within six months of their first discussion. Initial simulator integration took weeks, using the Boxer platform’s open architecture.

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• 2026-09-21 - Demonstration - Rheinmetall tests multi-domain unmanned-system integration at REPMUS26

  The containerised system is serving as a relocatable operations centre for the German Navy during the four-week exercise. Battlesuite integrates sensors, effectors and mission modules from multiple manufacturers through an open architecture. Operators are testing control of different unmanned-system types through one interface for port and critical-infrastructure protection.

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• 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 PATH, Rheinmetall’s platform-agnostic autonomy kit used for driverless military logistics and convoy operations.

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• 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 launcher is mounted on an HX tactical truck and was validated in both stationary and moving-launch configurations.

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• 2026-07-31 - Contract Award - Harbinger joins American Rheinmetall team for U.S. Army autonomous-logistics contract

  American Rheinmetall received an 18-month contract and leads the industry team as prime contractor. The programme covers hybrid-powered autonomous UGVs for load handling and transport in company-sized sustainment missions. Forterra supplies autonomous-driving capability and Primordial Labs contributes its Anura human-machine interface.

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• 2026-07-31 - Commercial Order - American Rheinmetall won an 18-month U.S. Army Project Sustainment contract for hybrid…

  American Rheinmetall leads a team that includes Harbinger, Forterra and Primordial Labs. The 18-month project focuses on hybrid autonomous logistics UGV development for U.S. Army sustainment.

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• 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 contract value is described publicly as being in the mid-three-digit-million-euro range.

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• 2026-07-07 - Partnership - Aurelius Systems and American Rheinmetall partner on robotic counter-drone defense

  Aurelius Systems announced a partnership with American Rheinmetall for autonomous counter-drone defence on robotic combat vehicles. The collaboration focuses on integrating Aurelius’ Archimedes directed-energy platform with American Rheinmetall robotic combat vehicles. The partnership targets mobile protection against multi-drone threats using autonomous laser-based counter-UAS technology.

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• 2026-07-03 - Partnership - Rheinmetall Provectus contributes PATH autonomy to Canadian lunar rover programme

  Mission Control partnered with Provectus Robotics Solutions as part of a Canadian consortium developing Lunar Utility Rover concepts. The rover guidance, navigation and control subsystem will integrate Rheinmetall Provectus PATH autonomy technology. The planned utility rover is intended to support astronaut logistics and operations on the lunar surface.

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• 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.

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• 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 modular hybrid Komodo platform within that product scope.

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• 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 platforms. The reported contract value is about EUR982M excluding VAT.

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• 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 2027 after qualification from the second quarter of 2026.

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• 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 55 knots.

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• 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.

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• 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 work rather than simply importing a fixed aircraft configuration. The March announcement preceded later additions to the German industrial team; it is not a new 10 August event.

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• 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 Lithuanian armed forces.

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• 2024-12-12 - Commercial Order - Advanced Navigation finalizes FOG INS supply deal for Rheinmetall Boxer vehicles

  Advanced Navigation finalized a multi-million-dollar deal to supply fiber-optic gyroscope inertial navigation systems for Rheinmetall Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles in Australian Army service. The order follows a 2021 supply of more than 200 FOG INS units and extends the companies’ work on navigation for GPS-denied or contested environments. The collaboration supports Rheinmetall’s Australian defence programme and Advanced Navigation’s participation in Australia’s Global Supply Chain Programme, with potential export relevance.

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• 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.

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Relationships

• Breaker

  Technology Partner - Rheinmetall and Breaker are integrating voice-controlled autonomous-team orchestration into Australian Boxer CRVs.

• Boeing

  Mq 28 German System Integration Partner - Rheinmetall and Boeing are developing a German MQ-28 integration and industrial offering.

• Granta Autonomy

  Integrated UAV Technology Partner - Granta Autonomy and Rheinmetall Electronics signed a letter of intent covering integrated UAV capabilities for military-vehicle situational awareness.

• DOK-ING

  Majority Owner - Rheinmetall completed its acquisition of a 51% stake in DOK-ING, which now operates as Rheinmetall Unmanned Vehicles d.o.o.

• Bundeswehr

  Fv 014 Customer - Rheinmetall received a Bundeswehr framework contract for FV-014 loitering munition systems.

• Italy

  Skynex Delivery Customer - Italy received its first Rheinmetall Skynex drone-defence system.

• Dutch Ministry of Defence

  Skyranger 30 Customer - Rheinmetall received a Dutch Ministry of Defence order for Skyranger 30 air-defense systems.

• Japanese army

  Customer - Rheinmetall won a contract to deliver three Mission Master SP autonomous UGVs for Japanese army testing.

• BAAINBw

  Development Contract Sponsor - BAAINBw awarded Rheinmetall and MBDA a development contract for a German Navy laser system expected to be operational in 2029.

• Praetorian Aeronautics

  Partner - Rheinmetall and Praetorian Aeronautics jointly developed the AERIE containerised counter-drone prototype.

• MBDA Deutschland

  Laser Weapon Development Partner - Rheinmetall is working with MBDA Deutschland on the German Navy high-energy laser weapon system.

• Kraken Technology Group

  Manufacturing Partner - Kraken and Rheinmetall formed Rheinmetall Kraken GmbH to produce K3 Scout unmanned surface vessels at Blohm+Voss in Hamburg.

• Destinus

  Planned Production Venture - Destinus and Rheinmetall agreed to establish a missile-production joint venture, subject to regulatory approval.

• Anduril Industries

  European Defence Co Development And Manufacturing Partner - Rheinmetall and Anduril are developing European Barracuda and Fury variants and exploring rocket-motor production.

Comparable profiles

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• CX2

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• Drone Defence

  stack adjacency - Defence Autonomy Companies

• WB Group

  stack adjacency - Defence Autonomy Companies

Shared workflows

• RTX Corporation

  workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Detect Defeat · Counter UAS Systems

• Alpine Eagle

  workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Detect Defeat · Counter UAS Systems

• Yunxiang Technology / 云翔科技

  workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Detect Defeat · Counter UAS Systems

• Rohde & Schwarz

  workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Detect Defeat · Counter UAS Systems

• Givon Defense

  workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Detect Defeat · Counter UAS Systems

• DZYNE Technologies

  workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Detect Defeat · Counter UAS Systems

• Mara

  workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Detect Defeat · Counter UAS Systems

• Advanced Protection Systems

  workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Detect Defeat · Counter UAS Systems

• D-Fend Solutions

  workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Detect Defeat · Counter UAS Systems

• CACI

  workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Detect Defeat · Counter UAS Systems

• Swiftstrike AI

  workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Detect Defeat · Counter UAS Systems

• Axon

  workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Systems

Context tags

• Counter-UAS mission systems - Workflow - Skyranger, Skynex and Millennium systems are tracked as C-UAS/short-range air-defense order context.
• Counter-UAS detect and defeat - Workflow - Romania order covers short-range air-defense systems used for drone and air-threat defeat.
• Defence autonomy companies - Stack Layer - Diversified defense prime with robotics-relevant counter-UAS exposure.

• Harbinger joins American Rheinmetall team for U.S. Army autonomous-logistics contract

  2026-07-31 · Order / contract · Harbinger is supplying its hybrid vehicle platform to American Rheinmetall under the U.S. Army Project Sustainment programme.

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• American Rheinmetall won an 18-month U.S. Army Project Sustainment contract for hybrid…

  2026-07-31 · Order / contract · American Rheinmetall won an 18-month U.S. Army Project Sustainment contract for hybrid autonomous logistics UGVs, leading a team that includes Harbinger, Forterra and Primordial Labs.

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• Rheinmetall and MBDA commissioned to develop German Navy laser weapon system

  2026-07-09 · Order / contract · BAAINBw commissioned Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland to develop a high-energy laser weapon system for the German Navy.

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• Rheinmetall wins several-hundred-million-euro Skynex order

  2026-07-02 · Order / contract · Rheinmetall won an international order for four Skynex air-defence systems, with the total value described as several hundred million euros.

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• Rheinmetall receives Romania VSHORAD counter-UAS package

  2026-06-04 · Order / contract · Romania signed a roughly EUR982M very-short-range air-defense package with Rheinmetall Italia covering Skynex, Skyranger 35 and Millennium systems for air-defense and counter-drone roles.

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• Rheinmetall receives Bundeswehr FV-014 loitering munition framework contract

  2026-04-22 · Order / contract · Rheinmetall received a Bundeswehr framework contract for FV-014 loitering munition systems.

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• Rheinmetall selects THEON PHYLAX under agreement exceeding €40 million

  2026-04-08 · Order / contract · Rheinmetall selected THEON’s PHYLAX stabilized multisensor system under a strategic development and supply agreement valued above €40 million.

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• Rheinmetall wins Dutch Skyranger 30 order for mobile and dismounted air defence

  2025-12-12 · Order / contract

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• Rheinmetall receives NATO customer orders for HERO loitering munitions

  2025-11-26 · Order / contract

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• Advanced Navigation finalizes FOG INS supply deal for Rheinmetall Boxer vehicles

  2024-12-12 · Order / contract · Advanced Navigation finalized a multi-million-dollar supply deal for fiber-optic gyroscope inertial navigation systems used in Rheinmetall Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles.

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• Rheinmetall wins Japan order for Mission Master SP UGVs

  2024-04-08 · Order / contract · Rheinmetall won a contract to deliver three Mission Master SP autonomous UGVs for Japanese army testing.

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