Rheinmetall delivers autonomous logistics training for UK: Rheinmetall and the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) have successfully delivered an autonomous logistics training programme to British Army personnel, culminating in the first UK HX autonomous convoy operated by British soldiers using the UK Advanced Land Autonomy Centre of Excellence (ALACoE) PATH Kit. Delivered over two weeks at the Combat Service Support Trials and Development Unit (CSS TDU) in Aldershot, the programme prepared personnel from 8 Squadron, 27 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) for participation in Project Convergence Capstone 6 (PCC6) as part of Project MAIA, the British Army’s initiative to explore and evaluate autonomous systems for future logistics operations. Training was conducted using the HX2 development vehicle White Pony, equipped with Rheinmetall’s PATH Autonomous Kit (A-Kit)—a platform-agnostic autonomous driving system that enables existing vehicle fleets to operate autonomously. Combining advanced sensors, AI-enabled navigation and robotic control software, the system allows vehicles to operate independently or as part of a convoy, giving British Army personnel valuable hands-on experience in realistic operational scenarios.
Rheinmetall delivers artillery ammunition from the “Werk Niedersachsen” for first time: Rheinmetall is delivering artillery ammunition to Ukraine from Unterlüß for the first time. Until now, deliveries had come from other sites within the Rheinmetall production network. This first delivery from Unterlüß to Ukraine comprises a low five-figure number of projectiles, in addition to propellant charges from other sites. More than half of the order has already been delivered. The remaining projectiles and propellant charges are due to follow by the end of 2026. For the first time, projectiles from the new ‘Werk Niedersachsen’ (Lower-Saxony plant) are being delivered to the Ukrainian armed forces. The RH1412 projectiles are the latest product in Rheinmetall’s artillery portfolio. They can be fired from various 155 mm weapon systems and offer a long range and high effectiveness. This order highlights Rheinmetall’s high level of expertise in artillery systems. In order to meet the growing demand for modern 155mm projectiles and propellant charges, Rheinmetall continues to invest heavily in expanding the capacity of existing facilities and establishing new production sites. Rheinmetall is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of large-calibre ammunition. Since 2022, the Düsseldorf-based technology group has been increasing its production capacity and aims at producing around 1.5 million 155 mm artillery projectiles annually by 2030.
Rheinmetall takes on a key role in the digitalisation of British Army combat training: Rheinmetall Electronics UK is playing a key role as a member of Omnia Training, the consortium selected to deliver the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS) as part of the British Army’s Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP). Led by Raytheon UK as the prime contractor, Omnia Training brings together a range of leading industry partners to deliver a transformative collective training capability for the British Army. Raytheon is an RTX business. Rheinmetall, as the Land Collective Training Partner, supports the design and delivery of key elements of the programme. Rheinmetall’s share of the contract, worth just under €1 billion, The consortium will begin operational implementation in summer 2026, and the service contract is for 15 years. The substantial project volume and extensive scope of services will enable Rheinmetall to expand its local sites, workforce, and industrial supply capacities sustainably in the United Kingdom. Over the 15-year contract period, the project will secure and create numerous skilled jobs. This applies not only to the Rheinmetall Electronics UK headquarters on the Isle of Wight and the Southampton site, but also to other key strategic locations such as Bristol and Warminster, where new employment opportunities will be created. Omnia Training and its industry partners will be responsible for integrating and delivering modern live, virtual and constructive simulation systems. As the Land Collective Training Partner, Rheinmetall will support the delivery of these capabilities, as well as managing physical training infrastructure, system configuration and logistical aspects in support of Army Collective Training.
Rheinmetall takes over InterRoC VII: Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH has taken over full responsibility for the InterRoC VII (Interoperable Robotic Convoy VII) research project on behalf of the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw). With this project, Rheinmetall is further expanding its leading role in the development of highly automated military logistics systems and setting another milestone on the path towards the digitalisation of military mobility. Project responsibility was taken on shortly before Rheinmetall secured top ranking in the ‘Convoy Scenarios’ category at the 2026 European Land Robot Trial (ELROB) at the Thun military training area in Switzerland. This international testing event is regarded as Europe’s most important demonstration platform for unmanned ground systems and autonomous robotics under realistic military operational conditions. There, Rheinmetall demonstrated the capabilities of its autonomous logistics solutions in challenging convoy and transport scenarios. InterRoC VII is the latest addition to the successful Interoperable Robotic Convoy (InterRoC) research series. The project aims to further develop highly automated convoy control and to test interoperable vehicle formations in which different vehicle platforms operate safely and autonomously together.
Kuwait procures Rheinmetall’s MASS decoy launchers: Rheinmetall is supplying the Kuwaiti Naval Forces with Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems (MASS). This is the first delivery of the decoy launcher to Kuwait. A total of eight vessels will be equipped with these systems. The order value is in the low double-digit million-euro range. The contract also includes the corresponding Omnitrap ammunition, with an order value in the high single-digit million-euro range. Integration and verification activities are also part of the commissioning. The total contract value was booked in the second quarter of 2026. Delivery will begin in the second quarter of 2026 upon receipt of the order and will end three years later in the second quarter of 2029. Rheinmetall is to supply MASS for Al Dorra-class guided-missile boats as part of Kuwait’s largest shipbuilding programme in more than 15 years. These are versatile, open sea stealth patrol vessels. They are being built by Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding on behalf of the United Arab Emirates-based EDGE Group, which is acting as the prime contractor. In addition to the decoy launchers, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces have ordered the corresponding Omnitrap-ER decoy ammunition. This new generation of decoys features an extended range and an improved trajectory for the precise deployment of decoys against state-of-the-art imaging radar and infrared-guided threats. MASS protects ships and boats from a wide range of threats, such as attacks by anti-ship missiles or laser-guided weapons, whether on the high seas, in coastal waters or on rivers. It provides multispectral decoys via a single system by covering all relevant wavelength ranges, including radar, ultraviolet, electro-optical sensors, lasers and infrared.
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