https://spacewatch.global/tag/rheinmetall/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:51:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/rheinmetall/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/ohb-and-rheinmetall-establish-new-joint-venture-to-service-the-satcom-needs-of-the-german-armed-forces/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74808 OHB and Rheinmetall have founded a joint venture, OHB Rheinmetall Space Networks, to deliver the German Armed Forces' SATCOMBw Level 4 communications architecture, with an eye to future NATO partnerships]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/spacewatchgl-opinion-europe-at-the-moon-partner-passenger-or-power/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73004
Written by Gilles Rabin
Artemis may carry European hardware, but not European strategy. As the U.S. pushes forward alone, Europe faces a choice: remain a subcontractor, or become a space power in its own right.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/rheinmetall-and-destinus-to-form-joint-venture-for-the-development-of-advanced-missile-systems/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:16:10 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72948 Rheinmetall and Destinus are establishing a joint venture, Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems to manufacture, market, and deliver advanced missile systems, including cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/rocket-lab-set-to-acquire-munich-based-mynaric-expanding-its-footprint-into-europe/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72502 Rocket Lab has received German regulatory approval to acquire Munich-based Mynaric. The deal could close as early as April.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/spacewatchgl-opinion-europes-space-strategy-at-a-crossroads-is-there-a-plan-b/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72133
Written by Gilles Rabin
Behind the familiar rhythm of conferences and announcements, Europe’s space industry is entering a new phase. The emergence of a German-led constellation effort raises a fundamental question: who will shape Europe’s space future, and who will follow?]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/rheinmetall-reportedly-shows-interest-in-acquiring-rocket-labs-laser-comms-target-mynaric/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71480 Business Insider has disclosed information it obtained from "industry sources" indicating that Rheinmetall, a German defense manufacturer is interested in acquiring Mynaric, another German laser optical communication terminals developer, as a "national solution", in light of Germany's renewed interest in defense.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/iceye-and-rheinmetall-team-up-to-deliver-german-armed-forces-space-reconnaissance-contract/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69946 The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support has commissioned Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions to supply the German Armed Forces with space-based reconnaissance data via exclusive access to a synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation. To deliver this capability, Rheinmetall has partnered with ICEYE to establish Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions. Based in Neuss, the joint venture will provide a high volume of SAR images via its exclusive constellation, offering a comprehensive service solution that includes full operations, ground station management, and AI-driven image evaluation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/08/spacewatchgl-opinion-space-is-a-battlefield-is-germany-ready/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66595
Written by Torsten Kriening
In the increasingly contested domain of space, Germany stands at a strategic crossroads. While space capabilities have long underpinned the Bundeswehr’s reconnaissance and communication functions, today’s geopolitical reality demands much more than passive observation. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/iceye-and-rheinmetall-create-new-joint-venture-for-satellite-production/ Fri, 09 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65225 Rheinmetall and ICEYE have signed an MoU to establish a joint venture, Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions, for satellite production. Rheinmetall will be the majority shareholder in the new joint venture with 60 per cent of the shares, while ICEYE holds 40 per cent. Nevertheless, the foundation is still subject to definitive agreements and official approvals.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/iceye-and-rheinmetall-to-support-ukraine-with-sar-eo-data/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62217 Sequel to ICEYE's MoU with Ukraine's Ministry of Defense for EO data in the interest of Ukraine’s national security and defense, ICEYE and Rheinmetall have now partnered, with support from the German government, to meet Ukraine‘s urgent demands for SAR satellite reconnaissance capabilities. This agreement increases the SAR data and other support Ukraine has received from ICEYE during the war.]]>