Rheinmetall to Supply Artillery Ammunition to International Customer
Rheinmetall has secured an order from an international client for tens of thousands of 155mm artillery projectiles. The order value is in the low triple-digit million euro range, with deliveries scheduled for 2027.
German defense contractor Rheinmetall announced on September 14, 2026, that it has received a significant order to supply 155mm artillery ammunition to an international customer. The order encompasses tens of thousands of projectiles, valued in the low triple-digit million euro range. The company booked the order in the third quarter of 2026.
Production has commenced, with deliveries slated for completion in 2027. Rheinmetall stated that its 155mm projectiles are already in use by several NATO nations and are compatible with a variety of 155mm weapon systems, offering high range and effectiveness. The company highlighted that this order underscores its expertise in artillery systems.
Rheinmetall has been investing heavily in expanding its production capacity to meet growing demand. This includes extending existing facilities and establishing new manufacturing sites. The company aims to achieve an annual production capacity of approximately 1.5 million 155mm artillery projectiles by 2030.
As one of the world's leading manufacturers of large-caliber ammunition, Rheinmetall views such contracts as validation of its capabilities. The technology group continues to focus on enhancing its production capabilities for modern artillery ammunition and propellant charges.