Rheinmetall AG

Rheinmetall AG is a leading global supplier of mobility and security technologies. It operates in five segments: Vehicle Systems, Weapon and Ammunition, Electronic Solutions, Sensors and Actuators, and Materials and Trade. The Vehicle Systems segment provides combat, support, logistics and special vehicles, including armored tracked vehicles, CBRN protection systems, turret systems, and wheeled logistics and tactical vehicles. The Weapon and Ammunition segment provides threat-appropriate, effective and accurate firepower and protection solutions, such as large and medium-caliber weapons and ammunition, weapon stations, protection systems, and propellants and powders. The Electronic Solutions segment offers an array of systems, from sensors and networking platforms to automated connected effectors for soldiers and cyberspace protection solutions, as well as training and simulation solutions. The Sensors and Actuators segment provides a broad portfolio of products, ranging from exhaust gas recirculation systems and throttle valves, to oil, water and vacuum pumps for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and light and heavy-duty off-road applications. The Materials and Trade segment specializes in the development of system components for basic motors, such as engine blocks, structural components and cylinder heads, as well as plain bearings and bushes, and replacement parts. It also engages in aftermarket activities.

Rheinmetall AG has been at the forefront of the mobility and security sectors since 1889. The company has its headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany and has operations in more than 40 countries. It employs over 20,000 people worldwide, with around 6,000 located in Germany, and has a global sales turnover of around €6.2 billion in 2018. Rheinmetall AG maintains a strong commitment to R&D, investing more than €475 million in 2018. This research has resulted in high-quality products, such as the Leopard 2A7 tank, the Condor armored personnel carrier, the Flensburger Fliegerabwehrkanone 35 antiaircraft gun, and the NBC protection systems. The company’s commitment to innovation demonstrates the importance it places on the development of future generations of mobility and security technologies.