Rheinmetall Secures Framework Contract for Training RocketsRheinmetall Secures Framework Contract for Training Rockets Rheinmetall has signed a framework contract with the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) to supply 70mm training rockets, with a potential order value exceeding €100 million. The Bundeswehr has placed an initial order worth millions of euros in the second quarter of 2024, with delivery of the pilot lot scheduled for this year. Series production is expected to run from 2025 to 2029. Rheinmetall is collaborating with FZ, a Belgian subsidiary of the Thales Group, on the development, qualification, and production of these unguided rockets. The rockets are primarily intended for use as armament for the Tiger combat helicopter, which can fire them from a launch pod. These training rockets allow combat helicopter crews to engage in realistic training scenarios. They are designed for use against infantry targets, positions, and unprotected or lightly armored vehicles. The contract underscores Rheinmetall’s expertise as a leading provider of munitions development and production in Europe. The company’s focus on meeting the needs of modern armed forces continues to drive its technological advancements in the field of ammunition.
July 17, 2024 – Rheinmetall has concluded a framework contract with the Bundeswehr for the delivery of 70mm training rockets. The German Armed Forces are looking to purchase rockets with a potential order value of more than €100 million. An initial order worth a mid-double-digit million euro amount was booked in the second quarter of 2024. Delivery of the pilot lot is scheduled for 2024. After acceptance of delivery, series production will start between 2025 and 2029. Rheinmetall is working with the Belgian subsidiary FZ of the Thales Group on the development, qualification and production of the unguided 70mm rockets. The rockets will also be used as armament for the Tiger combat helicopter. The helicopter can fire the unguided rockets from a launch pod for possible engagements against infantry targets, positions or unprotected and lightly armored vehicles. The training missiles now ordered enable combat helicopter crews to operate in realistic training scenarios. Once again, the new orders underline Rheinmetall’s leading technological position for munitions development and production in Europe.
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