Rheinmetall from Germany Secures Major NATO Contract for Rocket Launcher Ammunition.

German company Rheinmetall Defense announced on March 04, 2024, a significant achievement in securing a contract to provide multiple rocket launcher ammunition to a European member of NATO. The delivery of this ammunition is scheduled to occur between 2024 and 2027.
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Rheinmetall Expal Munitions reveals the new CT-70 rockets family at the World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh, KSA. (Picture source: Army Recognition Group )

 This lucrative contract, which was finalized in December 2023, signifies a substantial sales volume for Rheinmetall, exceeding €300 million, excluding value-added tax. The production and delivery of these rockets, boasting a maximum range of 300 km, will be overseen by Rheinmetall Expal Munitions of Spain. Additionally, the order includes supplementary services and systems.

This marks Rheinmetall's inaugural sales triumph in the realm of rocket artillery, validating the recent strategic diversification of its product portfolio. Notably, on February 12th, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at Unterlüß in Lower Saxony for a new factory dedicated to the production of explosives, artillery ammunition, and rocket artillery components.

With expertise spanning artillery systems such as 120mm smoothbore tank ammunition, cannon-based air defense, and medium-caliber ammunition production, Rheinmetall maintains its position as a leading global supplier. Throughout its over 125-year history, the company has remained a trusted partner to the artillery branch, supplying seamless barrels for heavy artillery.

In the realm of ammunition, Rheinmetall currently offers a comprehensive range of ammunition types across various calibers. The recent orders for artillery rockets and 155mm artillery ammunition underscore Rheinmetall's technological prowess in ammunition development and production within Europe.

In August, the German company Rheinmetall completed the acquisition of the Spanish company, previously known as Expal Systems, in a transaction valued at $1.3 billion. Following the acquisition, the purchased firm, now operating under Rheinmetall Expal munitions, has maintained its operations in Spain and intends to pursue expansion opportunities of multicaliber munition, mortars, and grenade production.

During the last World Defense Show 2024, in Riyadh (KSA), Rheinmetall Expal munitions presented for the first time the CAT-70 family of 70 mm (2.75") air-to-ground rockets. this CAT-70 family of rockets, thanks to its maximum range and diversity of warheads, is positioned as suitable for various counter-insurgency missions, meeting the operational requirements of armed forces in recent operations

Framework contracts for artillery ammunition serve to ensure the reliable fulfillment of the requirements of Germany and other NATO nations' armed forces. These contracts facilitate enhanced production planning and optimal utilization of existing capacity.