Tag: Rheinmetall

Why the Budget Committee’s €8.2 billion approval is more important than you might think

On Friday, the Bundestag's Budget Committee approved around €11 billion in additional funds that will be spent on…

First Caracal light air assault vehicles officially arrived in Ukraine

Caracal light air assault vehicles were first pledged in November 2023. Yesterday, their delivery to Ukraine was officially…

Rheinmetall commissioned to establish a production facility for artillery ammunition in Ukraine

As Rheinmetall announced today, they were officially commissioned by the Ukrainian government to establish a 155mm ammunition factory…

Pistorius announced a new initiative to procure German-made drones for Ukraine

On the second day of the NATO Anniversary Summit in Washington, Germany's Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius presented…

Rheinmetall’s new 155 mm factory in Germany takes shape

The new Rheinmetall factory, which is to be built in Unterlüß and is set to provide a major…

Rheinmetall delivers the second Skynex system to Ukraine in March

A Rheinmetall official has announced that Rheinmetall will deliver the second Skynex air defence system to Ukraine in…

Rheinmetall: New ammunition factory & framework contract for artillery ammunition in planning

According to media reports, Rheinmetall will not only build a new factory for artillery ammunition, but also conclude…

German military aid to Ukraine — Week 3 / 2024

Drones, light armoured and logistical vehicles, ammunition and more. The German government has announced the latest deliveries to…

Skynex in Ukraine — The Story

There are many legends and myths surrounding Rheinmetall's Skynex air defence system, which have been fuelled in particular…

Germany: Two contracts for the supply of artillery ammunition to Ukraine

In addition to air defence, supplying the Ukrainian army with enough ammunition — especially artillery ammunition — is…