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About Rheinmetall

The international integrated technology group

Rheinmetall was founded in 1889 as "Rheinische Metallwaaren- und Maschinenfabrik Actiengesellschaft". Today, the listed company Rheinmetall AG, headquartered in Düsseldorf, stands for a company that is as strong in substance as it is successful internationally, and that is active in various markets with an innovative range of products and services. Rheinmetall is a leading international systems supplier in the defence industry. The focus on sustainability is an integral part of Rheinmetall's strategy. The company aims to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2035.

Through our work in various fields, we at Rheinmetall take on responsibility in a dramatically changing world. With our technologies, products and systems, we create the indispensable basis for peace, freedom and sustainable development: security.

Herr Armin Papperger ist Vorsitzender des Vorstands seit 1. Januar 2013 und seit 1990 bei Rheinmetall tätig

"Rheinmetall is taking responsibility in a changing world. As an integrated technology group, we have excellent conditions to help shape the transformation of the markets and achieve our ambitious medium-term targets for sustainable profitable growth."
Armin Papperger

Chief Executive Officer of Rheinmetall AG

Rheinmetall AG has been part of the DAX – Germany’s benchmark index of forty blue chip companies – since 20 March 2023. 

A company with a proud heritage, Rheinmetall has long been a publicly traded enterprise. Following its foundation in 1889, Rheinmetall, then known as Rheinische Metallwaaren- und Maschinenfabrik Actiengesellschaft was first listed on the stock exchange in 1894. In 1996, Rheinmetall was a founding member of the Germany’s MDAX (Mid-Cap-DAX), where it has been listed without interruption ever since.

 *  Status 31 December 2025 / FY 2025 (continuing operations)
** Status March 2026 (continuing operations)

The management holding company

Rheinmetall AG is the parent company of the Rheinmetall Group and has its registered office in Düsseldorf, Germany, at the group's headquarters. As the management holding company, it defines long-term strategic orientation and corporate policy of the Rheinmetall Group. It also performs control and governance functions and provides services to the group companies. Its most important tasks include specifying targets and guidelines, optimizing the investment portfolio, central financing, risk management and filling management positions in the group. Support and service functions, such as finances, HR, corporate communications, law, taxation, information technology, internal auditing, compliance, corporate sustainability and mergers & acquisitions, are performed at group level. Rheinmetall AG ensures that there is a group-wide, standardized planning, control and management process in place, and within the context of the compliance management system it monitors the group-wide implementation of laws, guidelines and regulations in accordance with a set of uniform criteria.

Six divisions – One goal

The group structure comprises the five divisions of Air Defence, Digital Systems, Naval Systems, Vehicle Systems, Weapon and Ammunition, and Power Systems. The transfer of technology between the individual parts of the group and a focus on future-driven technologies and business areas with large potential for sustained growth and value enhancement are the cornerstones of the structure.

Rheinmetall is an international group in various markets with technologically leading products and services. The sales focus is on the security technology and mobility segments. Globalization, protectionism, digitalization as well as disruption and transformation in various sectors and industries – particularly in the automotive sector – as well as the increasing frequency and intensity of conflicts and military disputes, such as those in Russia’s war against Ukraine, are leading to a growing need for mobility and security.

With its product portfolio, Rheinmetall fulfills these basic key needs of modern society.

Defence and security technology
The divisions Vehicle Systems Europe, Vehicle Systems International, Weapon and Ammunition, and Electronic Solutions are among the defence and security industry’s leading suppliers of innovative products for the German and international armed and security forces. They provide system and subsystem solutions as well as a broad portfolio of services for capabilities in the areas of mobility, reconnaissance, command and control, C4I and protection. They also develop customized training and simulation solutions and provide services in the field of mission logistics.

As a European systems supplier for armed forces technology, Rheinmetall has many years of experience and innovation in armored vehicles, weapon systems and ammunition, as well as in the areas of air defence and electronics. Rheinmetall also serves the requirements of the navy and air force and for internal security. Whether for requirements specific to different branches of the armed forces or overall requirements, whether for external or internal security, there is a wide product portfolio of platforms and components, which are offered as individual and connected system solutions. This makes Rheinmetall an important partner in this field to the German armed forces, their allies and friendly armies, along with civil national security forces.

All development, production and service activities are geared towards ensuring the best possible protection for soldiers. The activities continuously set new technological standards: from vehicle, protection and weapon systems, through infantry equipment and air defence, to the networking of function sequences, as well as in the fields of digitalization, automation, electro-optics and simulation.
Civilian activities
The civilian activities of the division Power Systems comprise development services, manufacturing and replacement parts supply in the mobility sector. The core areas of expertise lie in the reduction of emissions, pollutants and fuel consumption, as well as cooling and thermal management and reduction of weight and friction in relation to internal combustion engines. This applies to not only passenger cars, but also light- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

In addition, there are an increasing number of alternative drive system products in hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicles. This includes electric drive units comprising a motor and power electronics as well as complete and efficient thermal management modules. Another focus area is applications of the product and service range in non-automotive market segments, such as the hydrogen economy, renewable energies or the house-warming segment.
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