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Denmark procures Rheinmetall’s MASS decoy launcher – another success for the battle proven system

Rheinmetall / Media / News Watch / Denmark procures Rheinmetall’s MASS decoy system

Key Facts​

• Denmark has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply the Multi Ammunition Softkill System
• Several systems and decoys; delivery from 2027
• Contract value in a two-digit million figure in Euro
• MASS is now in service in 18 countries

The Danish Armed Forces have commissioned Rheinmetall to supply the MASS decoy system. A contract to this effect was recently signed in Copenhagen. In total, Rheinmetall will supply a number of Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems (MASS): for both the ABSALON-class frigates, the IVER-HUITFELDT-class frigates and the Royal Danish Navy’s Weapons School. In addition, the Danish Armed Forces have ordered a quantity of Omnitrap-ER decoys. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2027. The contract value, which was booked in the second quarter of 2026, amounts to a two-digit million figure in
euros In addition, a supply contract with a term of up to 21 years has been signed to enable the Danish Navy to replenish its MASS stock.
For MASS, this order means that the battle proven decoy system has now become the standard within the Scandinavian navies. In total, MASS is currently in use by 18 nations, with over 400 decoy launchers in operation worldwide.
“The past few months have demonstrated the outstanding role played by the Danish Navy in NATO’s maritime defence in the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and also in the Arctic,” said Hauke H. Bindzus, CEO of Rheinmetall’s Business Unit Protection Systems. “Against this backdrop, we are particularly grateful that we have now also been able to convince the Danish Navy of the superiority of our MASS system as a soft-kill protection system for its frigates. With this order from Denmark, every Scandinavian navy now has the Rheinmetall MASS launcher in service. Denmark becomes the 18th country to use this technology.”
MASS protects ships and boats from a wide range of threats, such as attacks by anti-ship missiles or laser-guided weapons – in blue water environment as well as in shallow water missions or on rivers. It offers multispectral decoys using a single system. To this end, it covers all relevant wavelength ranges, including radar, ultraviolet, electro-optical sensors, lasers and infrared.
Thanks to its modular design, MASS can be installed on vessels of any size – from offshore patrol vessels to frigates. It can be integrated into existing command and weapon control systems with minimal effort or operated as a stand-alone system.

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North Hesse Defence Hub: Rheinmetall to build new logistics centre at Kassel Airport – State of Hesse supports strategic investment
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Key facts​

• State of Hesse supports new logistics centre at Kassel Airport, built by Rheinmetall
• Investments in the triple-million-euro-range, funding by the State of Hesse
• 30.000 sqm plant is due to be operational by the end of 2027
• A key element of Rheinmetall’s growth strategy in the field of tactical military vehicles
• Customers will benefit from shorter processing times, optimised supply chains and higher delivery quality
• Rheinmetall also plans to establish a drone test centre at its new site in Calden.

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Boeing and Rheinmetall accelerate Germany’s path to Collaborative Combat Aircraft capabilities – Mature platform available for capability development
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Leading air forces worldwide are now initiating the practical introduction of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), also called strike-fighter drone in air-to-ground operations. They are thus moving from the concept phase to the concrete creation of this new military capability. The German armed forces also have corresponding plans.
With the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, a mature platform is already available today that enables this rapid capability build-up. Previous flight tests show that the MQ-28 can meet the German requirements with regard to both air-to-ground and air-to-air operations.
The high maturity level of the MQ-28 enables Germany to immediately build sovereign capabilities – including the integration of German sensors, weapons and mission software. Boeing is continuously investing in the further development of the MQ-28, including its air-to-ground capabilities. To ensure the accelerated build-up of CCA capabilities in Germany, Rheinmetall is contributing as system integrator.
Crucial is the high level of maturity that the MQ-28 Ghost Bat already has today: to date, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat is the first and only strike-fighter drone to have already participated in multinational exercises (for example in the US military maneuver Exercise Valiant Shield). Glen Ferguson, Boeing Defense Australia, Global Director of the MQ-28 program: “While many CCA programs worldwide are still in the concept, definition or early test phase, the MQ-28A Ghost Bat has already gone through these essential development steps."
At the same time, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat offers the German Air Force a realistic development and test environment to further develop procedures and tactics for cooperation between manned and unmanned aircraft. Glen Ferguson emphasizes: “If the goal is to achieve such a capability by 2029, this work must begin today with the development of tactics, training, definition of force structure and the integration of sovereign technologies."
Together with Rheinmetall, Rohde & Schwarz, Diehl Defence and HENSOLDT, Boeing is currently building an industrial ecosystem that will enable Germany in the long term to develop and integrate the required capabilities within its own country.
Rheinmetall is taking the first step by establishing an independent system integration for the MQ-28 in Germany. Mike Schmidt, CEO of the Business Unit Air, Uncrewed and Space: “Germany does not have to choose between speed and independence. We offer a way to achieve both at the same time. The MQ-28 enables us to bypass the lengthy development phase of a new aircraft and go directly to the decisive task: making the capabilities of unmanned combat air systems available to the German Air Force."
Establishing an independent system integration is at the same time an investment in the German defense industry. Software development, mission integration and intellectual property remain within the German industrial ecosystem.
This allows national capabilities to be developed, tested and integrated immediately on the MQ-28. Future CCA platforms will then benefit from these experiences. With the help of a digital twin, the MQ-28 is continuously being further developed, also supported by extensive flight test data and insights from the test program with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Glen Ferguson: “The MQ-28 Ghost Bat has been designed from the outset as an extremely adaptable platform. Experiences gathered in operational use to date show that the MQ-28’s architecture can be quickly adapted to new mission requirements, including air-to-ground capabilities. This is not about a retrofit, but about using a modular design that is conceived from the ground up for continuous adaptations."
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Bundeswehr orders further mobile rescue stations from Rheinmetall – order worth over € 500 million
Rheinmetall / Media / News Watch / Rheinmetall is supplying mobile medical stations to the Bundeswehr.

Key Facts​

• Rheinmetall delivers additional rescue stations to the Bundeswehr
• A further 149 systems, with an order value of over €500 million
• Protected and unprotecetd versions

Rheinmetall will supply further mobile rescue stations to the Bundeswehr. As an extension of a previous order, the armed forces are set to receive a total of 149 additional protected and unprotected systems, with a gross value of over €500 million. This call-off under a framework contract awarded at the end of 2024 is the largest order to date that the contractor, Rheinmetall Project Solutions GmbH, has ever received. Production of the rescue stations is due to begin in the first quarter of 2027.
With the order booked in July 2026, the total number of rescue stations rises to 165 systems, with a gross value of over € 600 million. In December 2024, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) had commissioned Rheinmetall to supply up to 137 rescue stations to the Bundeswehr. At that time, ten ballistically protected and six unprotected systems were ordered.
Call-offs for further armoured and unarmoured systems are included as an option in the contract. Training for the relevant personnel will also be provided.
The rescue stations are part of the Modular Medical Facilities system. Within the Bundeswehr’s medical service, these highly mobile rescue stations ensure that the troops receive initial emergency medical care. If required, four soldiers can set up and dismantle the systems within a very short time. This incorporates a lesson learnt from the war in the Ukraine, namely that highly mobile systems are necessary for medical support.
Each rescue station comprises two containers that can be operated together or separately. Each container is fitted with a generator and air conditioning, and can operate independently for several days. Should one generator fail, the entire system can continue to operate using the generator from a single container.
The system features a fully equipped emergency treatment station, as well as four additional treatment stations. All the medical equipment is mounted on Airliner rails and can be configured according to the user’s requirements.
The system can be transported using different carrier vehicles used by the Bundeswehr. It can be set up at a longitudinal and transverse inclination. A custom lifting system was developed for this purpose, as no off-the-shelf system could meet the specified requirements.
The Bundeswehr is procuring both protected and unprotected versions of the system. This involves the refurbishment of an existing system. However, the new rescue station replaces a complex tent structure with a highly modular 3:1 container manufactured by Rheinmetall Mobile Systeme GmbH. The new system can be transported and set up in more challenging terrain.
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American Rheinmetall secures award from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for MCT-30 turret machined components supporting USMC ACV-30 program
Rheinmetall / Media / News Watch / American Rheinmetall secures award from Kongsberg for MCT-30 turret machined components.

Key facts​

• American Rheinmetall has secured a $710K award from Kongsberg to produce machined components for MCT‑30 turrets
• Production will take place at American Rheinmetall’s Lapeer and Lansing, Michigan facilities through 2026–2027
• This is the first Kongsberg award for American Rheinmetall’s Michigan plants, expanding the company’s U.S. defense customer base

American Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to produce machined components for the MCT‑30 medium caliber turret. These components will support the United States Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle infantry fighting vehicle variant, known as the ACV‑30.
Under the award, valued at approximately $710,000, American Rheinmetall’s Lapeer and Lansing, Michigan facilities will manufacture machined components for MCT‑30 turrets, with deliveries scheduled throughout 2026 and 2027. American Rheinmetall will perform the work as a subcontractor to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
This marks the first contract award from Kongsberg to American Rheinmetall’s Michigan operations and signifies the continued growth and diversification of the company’s U.S. customer base. The award also builds on years of successful collaboration between Kongsberg and American Rheinmetall’s Maine facility in support of the CROWS program.
“The opportunity to support Kongsberg on the ACV‑30 program reflects our expanding partnership and strengthens American Rheinmetall’s role in delivering high‑quality components for critical U.S. military platforms,” said Tom McDonnell, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, American Rheinmetall. “We’re proud that our Michigan facilities will contribute to the Marine Corps’ modernization priorities as it evolves into a more mobile and capable force.”
By supporting production of the MCT‑30 turret for the ACV‑30, this effort contributes directly to the Marine Corps’ operational readiness and mission flexibility. The award also reinforces American Rheinmetall’s growing position within the Tier 1 defense industry landscape as the company continues broadening both capability and customer reach.

About Rheinmetall in the U.S.​

The Rheinmetall family of U.S. companies includes American Rheinmetall in Auburn Hills, MI (HQ), Biddeford, ME, Lansing, MI, Lapeer, MI, Plymouth, MI, and St. Marys, OH, Vienna, VA, and American Rheinmetall Munitions in Camden, AR, Texarkana, TX (Expal USA), Vienna, VA (HQ), and Windham, ME.
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American Rheinmetall delivers first Lynx XM30 combat vehicle prototype to U.S. Army
Rheinmetall / Media / News Watch / American Rheinmetall delivers first Lynx XM30 prototype to the U.S. Army

Key facts​

• American Rheinmetall delivered the first of eight Lynx XM30 prototypes to the U.S. Army, beginning government developmental and performance testing
• The XM30 prototypes support the Army’s Transformation in Contact 2.0 initiative, enabling rapid prototyping, Soldier training, and large‑scale operational simulations
• A coordinated multi‑state production pipeline handles fabrication, assembly, testing, and inspection to ensure each Lynx XM30 meets strict government acceptance standards

American Rheinmetall, Auburn Hills, MI, has successfully delivered the first of eight Lynx XM30 combat vehicle prototypes to the U.S. Army, marking a pivotal step in the competitive program to replace the legacy M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Following its delivery, the initial prototype immediately enters government-led developmental and performance testing. This critical evaluation is a key component of the program's broader Phase 3/4 Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract valued at approximately $764 million, which encompasses digital design, physical prototyping, and full-system validation.
“Delivering our first prototype to the Army is an important step as the XM30 Combat Vehicle program enters a more visible phase,” said Matt Warnick, CEO of American Rheinmetall. “Team Lynx now has the opportunity to show the Army that we can deliver on the promise of a modern replacement for the Bradley.”
Later this year, American Rheinmetall will deliver the remaining seven prototypes, which will be used for operational unit training. This rollout runs parallel to the technical evaluations as part of the Army’s Transformation in Contact (TiC) 2.0 initiative, a modernization effort aimed at rapidly prototyping, testing, and fielding cutting-edge technology directly to deployed and training units. Once the vehicles clear initial military safety checks, Soldiers will immediately launch into active field maneuvers, an intensive training phase that culminates in large-scale combat simulations.
“Executing a parallel evaluation timeline requires a level of industrial agility that Team Lynx was built for,” Warnick noted. “We are proving that the U.S. Defense Industrial Base can move at the speed of operational relevance, stripping years off traditional development timelines to get the right capability to the Warfighter.”
The advanced prototype deliveries rely on a tightly orchestrated, multi-state production pipeline that underscores the agility and resilience of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base. Work begins with precision turret fabrication in Plymouth, Michigan, before sub-systems transition to Slidell, Louisiana, for final hull and chassis integration. Completed vehicles then enter comprehensive automotive shakeout trials to guarantee mechanical readiness, before returning to Louisiana for final paint and detailing. Integrating these separate facilities into a singularpipeline ensures strict quality control, with the process culminating in a joint inspection
alongside the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) prior to official government acceptance.
The Lynx XM30 is engineered to excel in complex operating environments that increasingly feature drones, precision weapons, and electronic warfare. In support of rapid technology integration over its service life, the platform incorporates a modular design and an adaptive open architecture. Most notably, the vehicle introduces a first-ever hybrid-electric powertrain to optimize power generation and battlefield mobility. As a digitally integrated fighting system with secure, real-time connectivity, the Lynx XM30 embeds the advanced intelligence required to ensure the crew and infantry squad maintain absolute battlefield survivability.
As the prime contractor, American Rheinmetall leads Team Lynx, an elite industrial coalition that combines the specialized capabilities of Textron Systems, Raytheon, L3Harris Technologies, Allison Transmission, and Anduril Industries, supported by a rapidly expanding network of domestic suppliers.

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About Rheinmetall in the U.S.​

The Rheinmetall family of U.S. companies includes American Rheinmetall in Auburn Hills, MI (HQ); Biddeford, ME; Lansing, MI; Lapeer, MI; Plymouth, MI; St. Marys, OH; and Vienna, VA, as well as American Rheinmetall Munitions in Camden, AR; Texarkana, TX (Expal USA); Vienna, VA (HQ); and Windham, ME.
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14/09/2026 | Press release​

Major order: Rheinmetall supplies artillery ammunition to international customer – contract value in the three-digit millions of euros
Rheinmetall / Media / News Watch / Rheinmetall supplies artillery ammunition to international customer.

Key Facts​

• International customer commissions Rheinmetall to supply 155mm artillery ammunition
• Low five-figure quantity of shells; delivery is expected for 2027
• Contract value in the low three-digit millions of euros
• Rheinmetall is a leading manufacturer in the field of artillery systems

Rheinmetall has been commissioned by an international customer to supply artillery ammunition. The customer has ordered a low five-figure quantity of 155mm artillery projectiles. The contract value, which was recognised in the third quarter of 2026, is in the low three-digit million-euro range. Production has already begun, and the order is due to be completed in 2027.
The projectiles supplied by Rheinmetall are already in service with various NATO countries. They can be fired from a wide range of 155mm weapon systems and offer a long range and high effectiveness. This contract underscores Rheinmetall’s high level of expertise in the field of artillery systems.
Rheinmetall continues to invest heavily in expanding the capacity of existing facilities and establishing new production sites in order to meet the growing demand for modern 155mm projectiles and propellant charges. Rheinmetall is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of large-calibre ammunition. The Düsseldorf-based technology group has been expanding its production capacity since 2022 and aims to produce around 1.5 million 155mm artillery shells per year by 2030.

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16/09/2026 | Press release​

Team Wolf expands the "Wolf Pack" at DVD 2026: Timber Wolf and Silver Wolf
Rheinmetall / Media / News Watch / Rheinmetall expands the "Wolf Pack" at DVD 2026.

Key Facts​

• Team Wolf unveils Timber Wolf and Silver Wolf at DVD 2026
• New members of the Wolf Pack family of Light Tactical Vehicles
• Proven Mercedes-Benz W464 Common Base Platform
• Engineered, integrated, supported and evolved in the UK
• Proven with NATO Allies

Timber Wolf and Silver Wolf unveiled as the latest additions to Team Wolf’s growing family of tactical mobility solutions​

Millbrook, UK – 17 September 2026 - The Wolf Pack is growing. Team Wolf, bringing together Rheinmetall UK and Mercedes-Benz UK, has unveiled Timber Wolf and Silver Wolf at DVD 2026 – the latest additions to its family of tactical mobility solutions designed to meet the British Army’s evolving mobility requirements.
Joining Shadow Wolf and Caracal, Timber Wolf and Silver Wolf demonstrate the breadth of the Team Wolf proposition: a complete family of tactical mobility solutions, designed to deliver multiple operational roles while maximising commonality across the fleet.
Built on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class for rescue and special operations, which provides the Common Base Platform, Team Wolf brings together Mercedes-Benz’s core competence of the proven, reliable vehicle base with Rheinmetall’s military integration and advanced mission-system capabilities – combining the strengths of both partners to deliver and support capability in the UK.

One fleet. Many missions.​

At the heart of Team Wolf is a simple principle: one fleet, capable of delivering multiple missions.
Team Wolf provides a family spanning mobility, command, ambulance, troop transport, sustainment and specialist roles, with common chassis, systems, interfaces, training and support helping to reduce complexity across the fleet.
This commonality is designed to simplify training, maintenance and sustainment, supporting higher levels of availability and readiness throughout the life of the fleet.
Rebecca Richards, Managing Director of Rheinmetall UK said: “The unveiling of Timber Wolf and Silver Wolf is an exciting next step for Team Wolf and demonstrates that the Wolf Pack is about much more than individual vehicles. We are bringing forward a complete family of tactical mobility solutions designed around commonality, operational readiness and the ability to evolve as the British Army’s requirements change. Rheinmetall UK brings the military integration, mission-system expertise and sovereign UK capability to turn a proven platform into mission-ready capability. By engineering, integrating, supporting and evolving the Wolf Pack here in the UK, we are investing in British skills, suppliers and industrial capability while giving the Army a fleet designed to remain relevant and ready throughout its service life.”
Olivier Reppert, CEO & Managing Director at Mercedes-Benz Cars UK said: ‘’For more than 45 years, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has proven its strength in the toughest conditions. With Team Wolf, we are contributing exactly that: a reliable, highly adaptable vehicle foundation that enables Rheinmetall UK to develop mission-specific solutions for the British Army. It is a clear partnership of strengths – proven Mercedes-Benz technology combined with Rheinmetall’s specialist defence expertise.”

Built for Britain. Ready for the mission.​

At the heart of Team Wolf is a commitment to British industry and sovereign UK capability.
The Wolf Pack will be engineered, integrated, supported and evolved at Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) in Telford, bringing together the people, skills, facilities and domestic supply chain required to deliver and sustain capability for the British Army.
With a UK Design Authority and UK systems integration capability, Team Wolf is targeting up to 50% UK content, engaging 30 UK suppliers, including SMEs from across the country, and supporting hundreds of British jobs.
This approach is designed not only to deliver vehicles, but to establish the sovereign skills, industrial capability and resilient supply chain required to support and evolve the fleet over the long term – contributing to the UK’s drive towards greater warfighting readiness while backing British industry.

Common support. Built for the long term.​

Team Wolf’s proposition extends beyond vehicle delivery.
The Wolf Pack is backed by an assured through-life support approach, bringing together Rheinmetall UK and Mercedes-Benz UK expertise with domestic support capability and the reach of an established global network.
Designed around fleet readiness, the approach will provide support for more than 20 years, helping to maximise availability while providing a clear route for upgrades and capability growth throughout the life of the programme.
The unveiling of Timber Wolf and Silver Wolf alongside Shadow Wolf and Caracal at DVD 2026 brings the Wolf Pack together – demonstrating a family designed around proven mobility, operational flexibility, commonality and long-term readiness.
One platform. Multiple roles. Common support. Future ready.
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