Major deliveries of military matériel and extensive logistical support make Rheinmetall one of Ukraine’s most important backers in its fight to defend itself against Russian aggression. Thanks to its massive production capacity, the Düsseldorf-based tech enterprise is able not only to furnish vital products like ammunition. It can also draw on its extensive technology portfolio

Beat Imhof knows Eastern Europe like the back of his hand. An employee of Nitrochemie in Wimmis, Imhof takes time out of his vacations to volunteer for an organization called Licht im Osten, delivering aid to the poorest regions of the continent. Since war broke out in Ukraine, every trip has become a challenge, but

Countries can count on Rheinmetall – for quality and punctuality alike. All projects in support of Ukraine are running according to plan or even ahead of schedule. On 21 March 2023 twenty freshly overhauled Marder infantry fighting vehicles rolled off the grounds of Rheinmetall’s Unterlüss plant. It was an impressive sight. Rather than driving on

British-style “black cabs” are out and about on the streets of Düsseldorf. These plug-in hybrid taxis are equipped with state-of-the-art components from Rheinmetall. Everyone associates black cabs with the United Kingdom – and especially London, its capital city. But taxi companies the world over have realized the benefits of the spacious and, thanks to an

Europe needs ammunition. It is required not only for Ukraine, but also for member states’ own military forces. At its factory in Aschau, Nitrochemie – a subsidiary of Rheinmetall – works around the clock to make the urgently needed propellant powders and systems for tank ammunition and artillery shells. I need ammunition, not a ride.”

Community engagement in the local region has been an integral part of the corporate philosophy at Rheinmetall since it was founded. In Düsseldorf, for example, the modern 3×3 version of basketball is benefiting from the company’s support – and the increasingly popular sport is a good fit for Rheinmetall, too. Defence! Defence!– a cry that

Glass fibers are used for more than just fast internet. These materials are also playing an increasingly important role in chassis-building. The Rheinmetall Group, for example, has developed an innovative technology for car chassis springs in its Materials and Trade division. Users can now enjoy the benefits of lasting improvements to weight and handling as

Alternative fuels, hybridization, batteries or fuel cells: figuring out which path mobility will take in future is extremely difficult, even with current EU guidelines for cars and trucks. What’s hard for consumers is even more difficult for manufacturers. Forced to make fundamental decisions far in advance that will have a decisive impact on their own