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Patria Nemo and Rheinmetall Lynx. Image Patria Oyj

Patria and Rheinmetall join forces to integrate Nemo into Lynx in Hungarian Zrínyi Programme

Jan deVries04 mins

In April 2025, Finnish defense company Patria and German defense giant Rheinmetall announced a strategic partnership to support Hungary’s Zrínyi Programme—a comprehensive modernization initiative aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Hungarian Defence Forces. This collaboration focuses on the development and production of advanced armored vehicles, integrating Patria’s NEMO mortar system into Rheinmetall’s Lynx to meet Hungary’s defense needs.

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KNDS Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 Image: KNDS

Key Eurotank players form Joint Venture to develop a new Main Ground Combat System

Jan deVries03 mins

In a move towards further European defense integration, KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales have established the MGCS Project Company GmbH, headquartered in Cologne, Germany. This joint venture is tasked with developing the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS), a next-generation main battle tank intended to replace Germany’s Leopard 2 and France’s Leclerc tanks by 2040.

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Rheimetall acquires Hagedorn NC. Credits: Rheinmetall

Deal Analysis: Rheinmetall’s Acquisition of Hagedorn-NC GmbH

Jan deVries04 mins

Rheinmetall AG, a major player in the global defense and automotive sectors, has moved to acquire Hagedorn-NC GmbH, a German manufacturer specializing in industrial nitrocellulose. The acquisition marks a strategic effort by Rheinmetall to reinforce its control over critical raw materials necessary for propellant production—an essential component in ammunition manufacturing.

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Rheinmetall and Indra Strengthen Collaboration to Modernize Spain’s Leopard 2E Tanks

NewsDesk03 mins

MADRID — In a renewed effort to bolster Spain’s armored warfare capabilities, German defense giant Rheinmetall and Spanish technology firm Indra have signed a new agreement to upgrade the Leopard 2E main battle tank. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, will focus on modernizing the tank’s combat systems, enhancing its digital capabilities, and…

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