Tag: MBDA Germany

Rheinmetall, MBDA plan naval laser JV

MBDA and Rheinmetall's naval laser demonstrator | Photo: Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany plan to set up a joint venture in early 2026 to develop naval laser weapon systems. The move follows joint trials of a laser demonstrator tested at sea and is aimed at providing drone defence capabilities for the German Navy.

German arms firms see orders spike as wars rage

The Rheinmetall AG logo in front of the company's headquarters | File Photo: Thomas Banneyer/dpa

The Ukraine war and expanding global conflict showered a windfall on German arms companies like Rheinmetall and TKMS, with some startups like Helsing becoming the upstarts of the weapons industry, and other legacy companies like Heckler & Koch even experiencing a dramatic reversal of fortunes.