Rheinmetall News and Defense Industry Updates
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. ...
Destinus expands long-range missile push in Europe as defence demand rises
Europe is accelerating efforts to strengthen domestic long-range strike capabilities as the war in Ukraine and uncertainty over U.S. military support reshape defence priorities. In that ...
U.S. Senate advances defense policy with FY2026 authorization bill
The U.S. Senate passes the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 with bipartisan support, backing a broad defense policy measure tied to military preparedness and national ...
House Armed Services Committee backs defense budget push to restore U.S. shipbuilding capacity
As debate over the Pentagon's FY27 spending plan moves forward, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers is pressing for full funding of President Donald Trump's $1.5 trillion defense ...
House Armed Services panel backs Air Force FY27 budget push for bomber and mobility capabilities
As Congress reviews the Air Force's fiscal 2027 funding plan, House lawmakers are emphasizing modernization and strategic deterrence amid what they describe as a more complex global threat ...
House Armed Services Committee backs $1.5 trillion U.S. defense budget request
Amid warnings that the U.S. lacks sufficient munitions, ships, aircraft and autonomous systems, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers is pressing for a larger Pentagon budget. He ...
