Rheinmetall News and Defense Industry Updates
Lakestar raises $300 million defence tech fund as investor warns Europe on U.S. reliance
As Europe pushes to strengthen its security and industrial base, venture capital investor Klaus Hommels says dependence on U.S. technology and funding has become a strategic weakness. His warning ...
Trump pushes defense industry to speed weapons output in Pennsylvania
Mounting demand from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East is straining U.S. weapons stockpiles and exposing production limits across the defense industrial base. Against that backdrop, ...
Airbnb gains World Cup demand in U.S. host cities as hotel occupancy falls short
Short-term rental supply expands sharply across U.S. World Cup host cities as homeowners list properties to capture tournament demand. The increase is drawing price-conscious fans away from ...
Germany secures Tomahawk missile purchase to bolster deterrence
Germany is moving to strengthen its long-range strike capability after months of efforts to close a gap in its defence posture against Russia. The agreement to buy U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles ...
Europe defense sector faces execution test as rearmament spending rises
Ahead of next week’s NATO summit in Ankara, Europe’s defense build-up is entering a more difficult phase as investors assess whether rising military budgets can translate into weapons, ...
KNDS IPO plans face valuation pressure in European defence market
Investor feedback is putting pressure on KNDS's planned July stock market listing, as the Franco-German defence group seeks a valuation above €12bn. The talks raise the possibility that one of ...
Trump invokes Defense Production Act for U.S. munitions supply chains
Rising pressure on the U.S. defense industrial base is pushing Washington to address weak points in weapons manufacturing capacity. The action targets bottlenecks in munitions production and ...
General Motors, Lockheed Martin form defense manufacturing partnership in U.S.
As U.S. defense production expands, General Motors is partnering with Lockheed Martin to scale manufacturing and increase munitions-related output. The collaboration remains in its early stages ...
Maine Democrats face Senate doubts after Graham Platner wins nomination
Maine's Democratic Senate primary leaves the party with a nominee whose campaign withstands a series of personal and political controversies. His decisive victory is now sharpening debate inside ...
Anduril calls for U.S. arms export reset to expand allied weapons production
Anduril Industries is pushing for changes to U.S. arms export rules as Western militaries seek faster, lower-cost weapons production in response to evolving battlefield demands. The ...
European defence stocks face pressure as spending plans falter
Political disputes over military budgets are starting to weigh on expectations for Europe’s defence industry after a multi-year rally in sector shares. Investors are now confronting not only ...
Drone warfare buildup lifts outlook for defense and aerospace funds
A U.S. military push to expand low-cost combat drone fleets is sharpening investor focus on the defense technology and aerospace supply chain. Weiss Ratings says the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance ...
European defence stocks retreat as funding worries hit spending trade
European defence shares are reversing one of the region's strongest equity trades as investors question how governments will finance ambitious military spending plans. The pullback also reflects a ...
House defense panel advances FY27 appropriations bill for U.S. military funding
The House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee advances its Fiscal Year 2027 spending bill in Washington as lawmakers push to bolster military readiness and weapons procurement. The measure ...
UK allocates additional funding for Ajax vehicle programme
Britain is moving to reinforce Army readiness with fresh support for the troubled Ajax armoured vehicle fleet. The planned £250 million allocation comes while the programme continues to face ...
House Armed Services Committee readiness mark backs higher FY27 NDAA funding
A House Armed Services Committee readiness proposal for the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act puts military training, maintenance and force sustainment at the center of expansion plans. The ...
House Armed Services panel advances FY27 seapower, airlift procurement plan
Amid rising global tensions and continued pressure on U.S. military readiness, House lawmakers are backing a procurement-heavy defense plan focused on naval and airborne force projection. The FY27 ...
House Armed Services panel advances FY27 defense procurement and sustainment measures
The House Armed Services Committee is moving forward with Tactical Air and Land Forces provisions in the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act that focus on procurement, sustainment and ...
U.S. PCB dependence on China raises AI and defense supply risks
As artificial intelligence hardware demand accelerates, printed circuit boards are emerging as a strategic weak point in the U.S. electronics and defense supply chain. Nearly all AI circuit boards ...
China buyers intensify U.S. tungsten scrap hunt as supply squeeze lifts prices
Chinese buyers are expanding their search for tungsten scrap across the U.S. as shortages outside China tighten supply of a metal used in defence, aerospace and industrial tools. The buying push, ...
House Armed Services Committee backs FY27 Air Force, Space Force budget increases
As lawmakers wrap up hearings on the fiscal 2027 defense plan, the House Armed Services Committee is highlighting a proposed shift toward funding both military readiness and future capabilities. ...
