American Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to produce machined components for the MCT‑30 medium caliber turret. These components will support the United States Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle infantry fighting vehicle variant, known as the ACV‑30.
Under the award, valued at approximately $710,000, American Rheinmetall’s Lapeer and Lansing, Michigan facilities will manufacture machined components for MCT‑30 turrets, with deliveries scheduled throughout 2026 and 2027. American Rheinmetall will perform the work as a subcontractor to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
This marks the first contract award from Kongsberg to American Rheinmetall’s Michigan operations and signifies the continued growth and diversification of the company’s U.S. customer base. The award also builds on years of successful collaboration between Kongsberg and American Rheinmetall’s Maine facility in support of the CROWS program.
“The opportunity to support Kongsberg on the ACV‑30 program reflects our expanding partnership and strengthens American Rheinmetall’s role in delivering high‑quality components for critical U.S. military platforms,” said Tom McDonnell, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, American Rheinmetall. “We’re proud that our Michigan facilities will contribute to the Marine Corps’ modernization priorities as it evolves into a more mobile and capable force.”
By supporting production of the MCT‑30 turret for the ACV‑30, this effort contributes directly to the Marine Corps’ operational readiness and mission flexibility. The award also reinforces American Rheinmetall’s growing position within the Tier 1 defense industry landscape as the company continues broadening both capability and customer reach.
Rheinmetall supplies components for mobile air start units to US Navy
Rheinmetall Canada is supplying the US Navy with spare parts for MSU-200NAV air start units . The contract, awarded by the US Department of Defence to the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), is valued in the single-digit millions of euros. Delivery is scheduled for between the end of 2026 and the end of 2028.
The MSU-200NAV is used by the US Navy to start aircraft engines both on land and on board ships. Rheinmetall Canada will supply spare parts for two key components: the starter, which initiates turbine operation, and the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system. The latter controls the turbine’s power output, sequence control and safety.
Designed for reliability, efficiency, and long-term availability, the MSU features a proven turbine-based design, making it suitable for worldwide deployment. It has proven itself under a wide variety of climatic conditions and is characterised by its ease of operation and maintenance. Thanks to its compact dimensions and low weight, the MSU can also be airlifted to forward operating bases. It thus provides armed forces with a flexible solution for mobile aircraft ground support.
Rheinmetall has extensive technical expertise in aircraft ground support and a proven track record of providing reliable solutions to the US armed forces and its allies, as well as civilian customers. Rheinmetall Canada carries out the development, modernisation and maintenance of the MSUs from its site in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This helps to ensure the long-term availability of this vital aircraft ground support capability.
The Canadian Commercial Corporation enables Canadian companies to supply ‘Made in Canada’ solutions to the US armed forces. This contract highlights Rheinmetall’s role as a reliable defence sector partner while strengthening the creation of Canadian industrial value in critical ground support technologies.
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