26/11/2025 | Press release

Heckler & Koch GmbH and Rheinmetall Nordic AS have signed a strategic partnership agreement covering weapons, weapon accessories and associated systems.

Rheinmetall Nordic, a member of the Rheinmetall Group, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced weapon accessories, weapon mounts, fire control solutions and related systems. The company brings decades of engineering excellence and operational experience, with deep expertise in the development and production of high-quality, weapon-related technologies. 

Heckler & Koch is one of the world’s foremost designers and manufacturers of small arms and light weapons for military and law enforcement applications.

Through this agreement, the two companies will combine their complementary strengths to meet customer increasing demand and ensure the reliable, high-quality delivery of integrated systems. Both organizations are recognized for their world-class reliability, and this partnership reinforces that standard. Quality remains a shared priority, and this mutual commitment is at the heart of the agreement. The collaboration also establishes a strong framework to support new product developments, ensure timely delivery and drive increased market growth. 

Thomas B.Nielsen, CEO Rheinmetall Nordic, says:

“We look forward to continuing our already productive partnership with Heckler & Koch. In light of the current international situation and the ongoing rearmament efforts among European customers and allied nations, it is vital to establish formal partnerships between key European defence companies. We are fully committed to expanding our capacity and capabilities, while continuing to deliver the same level of quality and reliability we are known for.”

Heckler & Koch CSO Marco Geißinger says:

„This strategic partnership brings together two strong and highly complementary European defence companies. Heckler & Koch stands for premium small arms that are reliable, combat-proven and available. Together with Rheinmetall Nordic, we will strengthen our ability to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions that meet the rising demand of our military and law-enforcement customers across Europe and beyond. In times of increased security requirements, close and trusted industrial cooperation is essential and this agreement reflects our clear commitment to that responsibility.“

About Heckler & Koch:

For more than 75 years, Heckler & Koch has been a leading designer and manufacturer of small arms and light weapons for military and law-enforcement forces worldwide. Renowned for its uncompromising commitment to quality, innovation and safety, the company is recognized as a technology leader in the development of advanced, mission-proven products. The long-term durability and reliability of Heckler & Koch weapons make them especially cost-effective when assessed from a total life-cycle perspective.

About Rheinmetall:

The publicly listed Rheinmetall AG, Düsseldorf, is a leading international defence industry systems provider and a driver of forward-looking technological and industrial innovations in civilian markets. With over 42,000 employees at 176 locations worldwide, Rheinmetall generated sales of €9.8 billion in 2024. With its technologies, products and systems, Rheinmetall creates the indispensable foundation for peace, freedom and sustainable development: security.