In the thick of it

At Gamescom, the world’s largest computer games trade fair, the Bundeswehr, the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) and defence companies such as Rheinmetall are seeking to attract digitally savvy professionals. However, computer and video games are now of great relevance to modern warfare beyond the context of recruitment.

Mathematics, IT, Natural Sciences, and Engineering – STEM subjects are essential to driving innovation in the economy. Junior employees in these fields are in high demand— a challenge faced by companies worldwide. Rheinmetall Defence Australia demonstrates how young talent, particularly women, can be inspired to pursue a career in STEM. Anyone who opts for degree

750 women, one mission: The Women@Rheinmetall network wants to actively help shape the future of the technology and defence group – with project ideas from its own community. The bottom-up approach promises a range of benefits for both Rheinmetall and the women themselves. Diversity opens up new perspectives for businesses. It makes teams more agile,

Exoskeletons are making life easier for production workers in Kassel. When Tony Stark gets into his legendary Iron Man suit, the engineer and arms manufacturer becomes a superhero who saves the universe with his superhuman strength on the big screen. Even if the exoskeletons available on the market today can hardly compete with the high-tech

Exchanging knowledge, engaging in conversation, sharing advice – Rheinmetall employees can do all this in the Women@Rheinmetall network. Connections cultivated in this forum can have a positive impact on their entire professional lives. “This industry is simply fascinating,” says Monica Wertheim, “it revolves around human mobility and security – two topics that I can totally

Development capacity and high speed were crucial when a team made up of Rheinmetall folks from Berlin, Ústí, and Neuss wondered whether it would be possible to develop a ventilator for intensive care patients with items to hand. Spring 2020 … the first coronavirus lockdown. People everywhere were genuinely frightened, worried that our healthcare system