American Rheinmetall Munitions, Inc.
Next-generation lethality for the U.S. Armed Forces
About us
American Rheinmetall Munitions, Inc.* is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, with production facilities in Camden, AR, Texarkana, TX, and Windham, ME. The company is part of Rheinmetall’s Weapon and Ammunition division and has been leveraging the division’s global product portfolio and pursuing new product design for the U.S. market for decades. Rheinmetall specializes in large and medium caliber ammunition families and is a world leader in the fields of long-range artillery, propellant technologies and powders, mortars, infantry systems, and medium and large caliber armaments.
By combining deep U.S.-based engineering, manufacturing, and program management expertise with Rheinmetall’s global portfolio of advanced munitions technologies, American Rheinmetall Munitions provides the U.S. Department of War with expanded access to precision extended-range, and multi-domain lethality solutions for battlefield dominance. This unique fusion enables rapid adaption of proven technologies to U.S. requirements, accelerates the fielding of next-gen capabilities, and strengthens the U.S. defense industrial base through domestic production and strategic partnerships. American Rheinmetall Munitions’ product portfolio further includes protection systems for vehicle survivability, munitions demilitarization, as well as load, pack, assembly, and full rate production capabilities.
Commitment to Strengthening U.S. Forces with Precision Munitions
As a leading U.S. provider of innovative munitions technologies, American Rheinmetall Munitions provides advancements in lethality with next-generation weapon systems like the Highly-Advanced Multi-Mission Rifle (HAMMR) – a precision grenadier system, the XM1176 high-explosive, dual purpose 40mm grenade, the MK340 30x173mm airburst ammunition, the PzH 2000** L52 155mm caliber self-propelled howitzer, and the 130mm smoothbore developmental tank cannon.
American Rheinmetall Munitions is committed to continued growth in the U.S. through localization of technologies, strategic teaming efforts, investment in U.S. production, new product design in the U.S., and superior program, supply-chain, and production management to deliver unmatched lethality solutions to U.S. Warfighters at an affordable price.
* American Rheinmetall Munitions, Inc. is an officially registered alias (DBA) of American Rheinmetall Munition Inc.
** A trademark of KNDS Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG. In the joint venture with the prime contractor KNDS Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG in which Rheinmetall's 155mm L52 armament is integrated.
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Expansions to U.S. production
American Rheinmetall Munitions has been rapidly bolstering its U.S. production footprint as part of a broader strategic effort to deepen its domestic manufacturing capabilities. The MK281 MOD 3 40mm High Velocity and the M1110 40mm Low Velocity Day-Night Training cartridges are produced at the company’s state-of-the-art facility located in Camden, AR. An established medium caliber “flex-line” at the Camden facility produces the PGU-48/B 25mm Frangible Armor Piercing (FAP) cartridge for the U.S. Air Force F-35A Joint Strike Fighter. In addition, American Rheinmetall Munitions has established a 40mm automated, airburst fuze production facility in Windham, ME, that not only provides a precision counter-defilade capability to Soldiers and Marines, but also brings advanced manufacturing to the U.S. defense industrial base while creating additional quality production and engineering jobs. The business of Expal USA Inc., headquartered in New Boston, TX, rounds out American Rheinmetall Munitions’ portfolio to include a full suite of demilitarization activities that provides cradle-to-grave support for the entire ammunition value chain.
Rheinmetall’s Weapon and Ammunition division – Aim for the future
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Rheinmetall’s Weapon and Ammunition division is a global industry leader that is highly experienced in mastering the entire weapon and ammunition system. The division focuses on capabilities spanning large and medium caliber cannons and munitions, infantry weapons and ammunition, protection systems, propulsion systems, charge systems, energetics, and propellant technologies and powders. As an artillery systems house, Rheinmetall successfully combines world-class gun, ammunition, charge, and fuze technologies to offer precise and effective solutions against enemy threats.
Infantry
Combat and training grenades, 40mm airburst and high-velocity rounds, smoke and flash devices, and advanced precision grenadier systems for enhanced accuracy and lethality.
- MK13 1-Bang Sound & Flash Grenade
- MK24 6-Bang Sound & Flash Grenade
- MK25 9-Bang Sound & Flash Grenade
- Combat Hand Grenades
- 40mm Low and High-Velocity Training Munitions (M1110 and MK281 Mod 3)
- 40mm Low and High-Velocity Airburst Fuzing (XM1166 and XM1176)
- Semi-automatic, shoulder-fired precision grenadier system
HAMMR – The new semi-automatic, shoulder-fired Precision Grenadier System
American Rheinmetall Munitions’ precision grenadier system, called the Highly-Advanced Multi-Mission Rifle (HAMMR), is a next-generation Soldier lethality solution designed to significantly enhance the range, accuracy, and effectiveness of dismounted infantry. The HAMMR brings precision firepower to the individual Warfighter, enabling rapid engagement of threats behind cover, at extended distances, and in complex environments. Integrating smart munitions and advanced fire control, the system delivers scalable effects with precision timing and optimized lethality.
Further information on Rheinmetall's infantry products:
Medium caliber munitions
Frangible armor piercing rounds, kinetic-energy, and airburst cartridges for precision, multi-role engagements.
- 25 x 137mm USAF PGU-48/B Frangible Armor Piercing Cartridge
- 30 x 173mm U.S. Navy Kinetic Energy Electronic Timed KEET Cartridge
Large caliber – Direct fire weapon systems
Direct fire large caliber weapon systems, including the advanced 130mm smoothbore tank cannon, deliver unmatched firepower, precision, and standoff capability for overmatch against armored threats in high-intensity, multi-domain operations.
130mm Smoothbore Tank Cannon
Rheinmetall’s 130mm smoothbore technology for main battle tanks (MBT) embodies a significant lethality leap in times of more sophisticated protection systems and increasing threats. Combined with a state-of-the-art auto-loader, this system is the latest evolvement in Rheinmetall’s MBT Advanced Technologies competence. Future tanknology for the win!
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Large caliber – Indirect fire
Long-range, accurate, and powerful effects – enabling Warfighters to suppress, neutralize, and destroy targets deep within contested and complex battlefields.
- 155mm Extended Range Artillery Projectiles
- 155mm Extended Range Super Charge Propellants
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Energetic materials
From gun-launched munitions and missiles to satellites, customers need advanced propulsion technology and propellants more than ever. American Rheinmetall Munitions leverages sister company Nitrochemie’s – a joint venture owned by Rheinmetall Group and RUAG MRO Holding AG – world class propulsion technology and manufacturing capabilities for U.S. customers.
Nitrochemie designs and manufactures complete propulsion systems to include the case, propellant, and ignition system. Manufacturing capabilities include the production of:
- High-performance, extended shelf life propellants to include ECL® (Extruded Composite Low-sensitivity) and EI® (Extruded Increments)
- Advanced propulsion technologies that are temperature independent, reduce barrel erosion, and address negative differential pressures
- Combustible Cartridge Cases
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Protection systems
Enhanced Warfighter survivability through integration of advanced armor, active defense, and countermeasure technologies to defend against evolving threats in diverse operational environments.
- Softkill solutions: instantaneous smoke/obscurant and decoy systems for ground, air and maritime platforms
- Passive protection: from spall liners, stand-alone armor to add-on armor, ballistic protection, composite, IED protection, liner solutions, mine protection to multi-protection seats
- Active protection systems that combine APS and passive systems
- Hybrid protection: Soft-kill and hard-kill technologies combined with passive protection solutions to provide optimized protection for ground vehicles
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Demilitarization, recycling & reuse – Expal USA Inc.
Located on a 200-acre site in Texarkana (Hooks), TX, Expal USA Inc. – under the management of American Rheinmetall Munitions – is a premier provider of demilitarization and munitions disposal services in the United States. With advanced capabilities in the safe disassembly, recycling, and reuse of military-grade munitions, the facility plays a vital role in sustainable defense operations. The company delivers efficient, environmentally responsible solutions for munitions lifecycle management.
News & Press commentaries
Press commentary
- Breaking Defense – August 13, 2025: Advances in propellants, made in America, are crucial to long range-artillery fires
- Breaking Defense – October 11, 2024: There’s a solution to the Army’s enduring gap in its extended-range artillery fire
- Industrial Base Policy – July 24, 2023: DoD Primed to Expand Domestic Production of Fighter Aircraft Ammunition
- Breaking Defense – August 9, 2021: StrikeShield APS – Game changing modular protection with lower risk of detection
- U.S. Army – March 23, 2021: Research agreement propels U.S. Army’s push to extend artillery range
- Breaking Defense – January 25, 2021: No time to spare in fielding next-generation fires technology
- defenceWeb – November 11, 2019: Rheinmetall resets the range goal posts
- Marines – September 25, 2019: Modern Day Marine Military Expo showcases emergent technologies
Upcoming exhibitions
American Rheinmetall Munitions participates in the following events regularly:
- AFA Warfare Symposium
- Future Indirect Fires
- AUSA Global Force
- Sea, Air & Space
- Fires Symposium
- Modern Day Marine
- Field Artillery Symposium
- GVSETS
- MCoE Maneuver Warfighter Conference
- AUSA Annual Meeting
Meet with Rheinmetall leadership at the show
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Industry associations
We proudly support industry associations and consortia:
- AUSA – Association of the United States Army: Community Partner
- AUSA – Association of the United States Army
- NDIA – National Defense Industrial Association
- NAMC – National Advanced Mobility Consortium
- NAC – The National Armaments Consortium
- NSTIC – Naval Surface Technology & Innovation Consortium
- Marine Corps Association & Foundation
- USFAA – United States Field Artillery Association
- DIBC – Defense Industrial Base Consortium
Careers
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Headquarters
2600 Park Tower Drive
Suite 300
Vienna, VA 22180
United States of America
American Rheinmetall Munitions, Inc. is an officially registered alias (DBA) of American Rheinmetall Munition Inc.
Plant Texarkana
Fuze production plant
9 Amato Drive
North Windham, ME 04062
United States of America
American Rheinmetall Munitions, Inc. is an officially registered alias (DBA) of American Rheinmetall Munition Inc.
Phone: +1 207 572 4178