Rheinmetall

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Robotics · Systems / Defense & security · Space · Applications / Defense & intelligence · Established · rheinmetall.com

Rheinmetall develops and supplies defense robotic systems, including autonomous logistics robots, unmanned ground vehicles, loitering munition systems, autonomous aerial systems and unmanned surface vessels.

Positioning

Rheinmetall AG is a Düsseldorf-headquartered DAX defence-technology group whose continuing operations supply combat vehicles (Lynx, Boxer, Puma, Leopard), ammunition, air defence, naval systems and, increasingly, unmanned ground vehicles, loitering munitions, reconnaissance UAVs and SAR satellites. Group sales were €9,935 million in FY2025 (reported Mar-26) and €5,227 million in H1 2026 (reported Aug-26), with backlog at €80.5 billion on 30 Jun 2026. Distinguishing 2025-26 acts are the 60 % ICEYE JV (€1.7 billion German SAR constellation contract Dec-25, Neuss production start 2026) and 51 % DOK-ING close (Jul-26) for heavy UGVs; execution risk remains on the US XM30 down-select and German Boxer/Arminius volumes.

Latest signals

  • Bundeswehr to acquire 48 GARMR counter-drone systems from DiehlGolem
  • Rheinmetall Iceye Space Solutions GmbH started SAR satellite production.Space Intel Report
  • Rheinmetall is building its first satellite for space-based air-defense detection.Space24
  • US Marines acquired 12 amphibious autonomous logistics robots from American Rheinmetall.Interesting Engineering
  • ICEYE formally established ICEYE Germany in Berlin and Munich.Electronics Weekly

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Facts, with sources

  • Military platform interfaces published as open sourceProduct launch · feeds.cms.handelsblatt.com — 2026-09-16
  • US Marines acquired 12 amphibious autonomous logistics robotsCustomer · interestingengineering.com — 2026-09-12
  • Rheinmetall supplies replacement components for the U.S. Navy's MSU-200NAV air start unitDeployment · Rheinmetall
  • Award from Kongsberg to produce machined components for MCT-30 turretsContract · Rheinmetall

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Scores, Robotics (of 10)

Deployment10
Production10
Commercials10
Progress10
Technology6
Positioning10
Firepower10
Leverage10

Traction: deployment, production, commercials, progress. Capability: technology, positioning, firepower, leverage.

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Peers in Defense & security

16Anduril · 9040Elbit · 8474Elbit Systems Ltd. · 8077Shield AI · 8084Stark Defence · 7986Helsing · 79

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Questions this page answers

What does Rheinmetall do?

Rheinmetall develops and supplies defense robotic systems, including autonomous logistics robots, unmanned ground vehicles, loitering munition systems, autonomous aerial systems and unmanned surface vessels. Rheinmetall AG is a Düsseldorf-headquartered DAX defence-technology group whose continuing operations supply combat vehicles (Lynx, Boxer, Puma, Leopard), ammunition, air defence, naval systems and, increasingly, unmanned ground vehicles, loitering munitions, reconnaissance UAVs and SAR satellites. Group sales were €9,935 million in FY2025 (reported Mar-26) and €5,227 million in H1 2026 (reported

Where does Rheinmetall rank in robotics?

Rheinmetall ranks 9 of 100 on the Robotics 100 (November 2026 edition) with a score of 92 out of 100, in Defense & security (Systems). Assessment by Frontier Tech Intelligence.

Who are Rheinmetall's peers in Defense & security?

Anduril (rank 16), Elbit (rank 40), Elbit Systems Ltd. (rank 74), Shield AI (rank 77), Stark Defence (rank 84), Helsing (rank 86).

Where is Rheinmetall based and when was it founded?

Rheinmetall is based in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Stage: Established.

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