Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall)'s subsidiary Pierburg Pump Technology GmbH secured approximately EUR 1.5 million in funding from the Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB) for the NanoLink project at its Hartha site in Germany. 
This Hartha site is the first European demonstration facility for the manufacture of NanoLam capacitors

On July 17, the European Commission approved Porsche and Rheinmetall's joint acquisition of KS Huayu AluTech GmbH under the EU Merger Regulation.
The deal mainly involves the production and sale of automotive components for passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
The Commission mentioned that the transaction does not

Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall), its subsidiary MIRA GmbH, and Rheinbahn AG launched of a pilot of teleoperated shuttle vehicles on public roads at Düsseldorf Airport, running from July 13 to August 28, 2026.
The shuttle vehicles will operate between the airport railway station and the terminal area. They are remotely o

Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall) announced that Pierburg, its subsidiary, is presenting new cast-iron and flush-mounted versions of its Curb Charger at Power2Drive Europe in Munich, Germany, from June 23–25, 2026.
The cast-iron model offers a durable and space-saving alternative to conventional charging pillars and is al

Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall) has signed an agreement to sell its Power Systems division, which generated sales of around EUR 2 billion in 2025, to the Munich-based industrial group AEQUITA for EUR 350 million. The transaction is expected to be completed in Q4/2026 and is subject to regulatory approval and customary p

Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall), MIRA GmbH, and Rheinbahn AG announced the launch of a joint pilot operation for remotely operated on-demand shuttles at Düsseldorf Airport, with test operations expected to start in May 2026.
The shuttles will connect the airport railway station, the EUREF Campus, and the airport termina

Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall) has reached a transitional collective bargaining agreement with employee representatives and the IG Metall union in preparation for the spin-off of its automotive activities, the Power Systems division.
The company is divesting its largely stagnant automotive business to focus on its rapi

On December 12, 2025, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) reported that Rheinmetall AG officially opened its new factory at the SZTE Science Park in Szeged, completing an EUR 69 million investment.
Supported by HIPA, the facility is Rheinmetall’s only production site outside Germany to operate with fully

Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall) has secured a new series order worth approximately EUR 60 million for its high-voltage contactors from a major US passenger car manufacturer.
The contactors will be used in new 450-volt vehicle architecture. They enable the high-voltage system to be switched on and off reliably, ensuring

The FIOM-CGIL union announced that workers at Pierburg, a subsidiary of the Rheinmetall group, have been informed of the company’s plan to sell its entire Power Systems division globally. Potential buyers may visit individual plants in the coming days.
The division includes 50 sites worldwide, with 410 employees in I

Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall) won a new order for electronic throttle bodies and delta pressure valves from a leading Chinese car manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEV) for its newly developed hybrid vehicle engine platforms. The five-year contract is worth in the upper tens of millions of euros.
Rheinmetall will u

On June 10, Rheinmetall announced it has secured a double-digit million euro order from a renowned North American truck manufacturer. 
The order involves a mid-six-figure quantity of CWA 2000 high-voltage coolant pumps being used in the manufacturer’s battery-powered medium and heavy duty trucks. Rheinmetall will sup

Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall), the City of Cologne, and TankE GmbH have concluded their pilot project of four Curb Chargers in the public road space at 2 locations in Cologne-Lindenthal, Germany.
The pilot project started in April 2024. The comprehensive case study proves that the Curb Charger is ready for the market.

On March 14, multiple sources reported that Rheinmetall's CEO is considering Volkswagen's Osnabrück factory as a potential site for military production. Osnabrück is among three plants set to become idle within two years after VW's decision to cut production in December.
Based on multiple sources  

On February 21, Rheinmetall announced that American Rheinmetall Vehicles will now be operating under the name American Rheinmetall. Rheinmetall is aligning its three core business lines: system prime work, tier-1 component work, and commercial work under a single, unified name. The outward-facing aspects of the compa

Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall) won an order worth EUR 26 million for a low six-figure quantity of the CWA2000 high-voltage coolant pump from a well-known Asian engine maker. These pumps will be used in an 800V fuel cell-based architecture in small vans, trucks and stationary power plants.
Production will start in 2027

Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall)’s subsidiary, KS Gleitlager GmbH, has officially inaugurated a district heating and local heating system at its site in St. Leon-Rot, Germany, on November 28, 2024.
The system will help the company reduce its CO2 emissions by up to 800 tons per year in the future, contributing to the grou

Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall) won a new order in low double-digit million-euro range for its electric vapor pumps from a well-known German car manufacturer.
The electric vapor pumps will be used in high-precision sensor cleaning systems for autonomous driving. The relevant models of the manufacturer are set to be in o

Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall) has won a new order for exhaust gas recirculation valves (EGR valves) from a renowned car manufacturer. The order is worth in the low three-digit million-euro range. Production will start from 2026 to 2031.
The company will customize its current compact model of the EGR valve in the area

On August 13, Rheinmetall announced it has signed an agreement to acquire all equity interests in Loc Performance Products, LLC, a renowned driveline specialist based in Plymouth, Michigan.
Rheinmetall expects the acquisition of Loc Performance to bring considerable benefits for both its American and for its global b