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May 28, 2024 | International, Security

Major order for air defence ammunition: Rheinmetall supplies 35mm AHEAD ammunition worth a low triple-digit million euro amount to European customer country

This new order once again underlines Rheinmetall's leading technological position in the development and production of highly efficient ammunition for air defence in Europe.

https://www.epicos.com/article/835848/major-order-air-defence-ammunition-rheinmetall-supplies-35mm-ahead-ammunition-worth

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    November 30, 2020 | International, Land

    Rheinmetall unveils new ground robot for armed reconnaissance

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  • Contract Awards by US Department of Defense - January 13, 2020

    January 14, 2020 | International, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security

    Contract Awards by US Department of Defense - January 13, 2020

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    February 24, 2021 | International, Aerospace

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