Rheinmetall heading to space

The Duesseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall, a leading supplier of innovative technology solutions, is opening up new business areas in the space dimension. Initial conceptual approaches have been presented at the “International Aerospace Exhibition” – ILA 2024 – in Berlin. Rheinmetall is also exploring various areas of the NewSpace market. For the group, the focus in the space domain is primarily on the integration and utilisation of space-based reconnaissance data in the tactical battlefield. To meet the individual needs of military customers, the group is working on customised solutions for tactical vehicles. By cooperation with selected partner companies, state-of-the-art technologies and services from the space sector will be made available to the defence sector. Embedded in Rheinmetall’s current strategy is an investment in ICEYE, international market leader in (synthetic aperture radar) SAR satellites. This investment was made through the subsidiary Rheinmetall Nordic. “The space domain is an integral part of a defence strategy and of great relevance to our military clients,” referring to Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG. “We are convinced that our combined capabilities will enable us to develop innovative approaches to offer customised solutions for our military customers in the future.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Director of Sales Graham Joss at [email protected]