From arms to orbit: Rheinmetall’s expansion unsettles rivals
German group’s outspoken boss Armin Papperger wants to ‘catch’ €300bn in European deals by 2030
German group’s outspoken boss Armin Papperger wants to ‘catch’ €300bn in European deals by 2030

Germany’s biggest weapons maker says customers stand to benefit from economies of scale and more automation

German chancellor enters debate over funding conventional weapons made by Rheinmetall vs defence start-ups

German company’s shares under pressure over profitability concerns and questions about the future of warfare

Contracts worth up to €900mn put Helsing and Stark on track to help buttress Nato’s eastern flank against Russia

German arms group has been one of the biggest corporate winners from the Ukraine war

American contractors are setting up partnerships including building supply chains and manufacturing