Rheinmetall AG shares have faced significant downward pressure following the loss of a key naval contract for the F126 frigate and increasing skepticism from financial analysts regarding the company’s 2030 growth targets. The stock correction reflects a shift in investor sentiment as the market moves from the initial surge of the “Zeitenwende” defense spending boom … Read more
In a significant shift for European defense industrial policy, the German government has moved to secure a direct stake in KNDS, the joint venture between France’s Nexter and Germany’s Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW). This development, which effectively anchors the manufacturer of the Leopard 2 main battle tank more firmly under state influence, has sparked intense debate … Read more
London, UK – March 20, 2026 – Leonardo S.p.A. Has finalized its acquisition of Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV), a move poised to reshape the European defense landscape. The deal, valued at approximately €1.7 billion ($1.9 billion), clears the path for Rheinmetall AG to subsequently acquire Iveco’s military truck operations, though that handover is now facing … Read more