Rheinmetalls

Rheinmetall AG, commonly referred to as Rheinmetall, is a German multinational technology group headquartered in Düsseldorf. The company operates primarily in two business areas: defense technology and automotive components. It is a major supplier to armed forces in Europe and beyond and participates in international defense and automotive markets. Rheinmetall is publicly listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

The group's two main divisions are Rheinmetall Defence and Rheinmetall Automotive. Rheinmetall Defence develops and manufactures weapons systems, ammunition, vehicle and mission equipment, as well as related services, including simulation and training technologies. Rheinmetall Automotive designs and produces mechanical and electronic components and modules for automotive manufacturers, including powertrain and chassis systems.

The company traces its roots to the late 19th and early 20th centuries through the merger and restructuring of industrial firms such as Rheinmetall and Borsig, which later formed Rheinmetall-Borsig. In the 1990s and 2000s, the group reorganized under the Rheinmetall brand and expanded its international footprint in both defense and automotive sectors.

Rheinmetall operates production facilities and service networks worldwide and is subject to export controls and regulations governing arms sales in Germany and the European Union. It engages in research and development across areas such as digitalization, automation, and advanced materials to support its product lines.