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Rheinmetall's defence orders surge, 2027 rebound forecast
Overview
Analysts continue to see a turnaround for European defence stocks, with Morningstar’s Loredana Muharremi projecting a market upswing by late-2026 and a pronounced rebound in 2027 as German framework agreements convert to firm contracts. Rheinmetall’s share price remains significantly below its early-2025 peak. Q2 2026 results confirmed a 69% year-on-year revenue rise to €3.289 billion and an operating profit of €562 million, which was approximately 20% above analyst expectations. The company’s order backlog reached €80.5 billion by the end of the second quarter, supported by a €5.7 billion Romanian order, a UK order for 72 RCH-155 artillery systems, a US Army Project Sustainment award, and an 18-month Pentagon contract for autonomous hybrid unmanned ground vehicles. Rheinmetall has set a target to reach a backlog of between €100 billion and €120 billion by the end of 2026. Expanding its maritime footprint, Rheinmetall secured a multi-million euro contract from the Danish Armed Forces to supply its MASS (Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems) decoy system for Absalon-class and Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates, with deliveries starting in Q4 2027. In August 2026, the company strengthened ties with the Bundeswehr through an expanded order for Modular Medical Facilities (MSE). This new call-off includes 149 systems valued at over €500 million, bringing the total to 165 units with a gross value exceeding €600 million; production is expected to begin in Q1 2027. In the United Kingdom, Rheinmetall is expanding its footprint through the Raytheon UK-led Omnia consortium, securing a share of the £2 billion Army Collective Training Service (ACTS) programme valued at nearly €1 billion. Additionally, the company opened the Advanced Land Autonomy Centre of Excellence (ALACOE) in the UK to focus on autonomous systems using PATH AI-enabled technology for complex or GPS-degraded environments. Technological development has also accelerated.
Entities
Rheinmetall · Bundeswehr · Danish Armed Forces · Rheinmetall AG · Royal Danish Navy
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rheinmetall Q2 revenue rose 69% to €3.289 billion.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rheinmetall's order backlog exceeded €80 billion.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rheinmetall secured a €5.7 billion contract from Romania.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Knorr‑Bremse Q2 revenue increased 7.2% to €2.143 billion.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Knorr‑Bremse recorded a €7.9 billion order book, a record for the company.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Saxony Guarantee Bank will launch a 24‑hour guarantee service for SMEs on 3 August 2026, limited to €375 000 per guarantee.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Stabilus SE Q3 FY2026 revenue was €299.5 million, down 5.2% year‑on‑year.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Knorr‑Bremse set a 2030 target of €10 billion revenue and about 16% operating margin.
Timeline
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2 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesRheinmetall expands UK defence footprint with training contracts and autonomy centreRheinmetall and Calian UK have secured major roles in the British Army’s £2 billion training programme, while Rheinmetall also opened a new UK-based centre for autonomous land systems.
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2 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesRheinmetall develops new armored vehicles and drone launch systemsRheinmetall is developing advanced defense systems, including the Fuchs EVO armored vehicle equipped with JAGM missiles and a modular launcher for FV-014 kamikaze drones capable of mobile deployment.
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2 days ago
[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesRheinmetall secures defense contracts in Denmark and GermanyRheinmetall secures a Danish contract for ship protection systems and expands its German Bundeswehr order for mobile medical rescue stations, driving its record backlog toward €80.5 billion.
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5 days ago
[BUSINESS] 15 sourcesRheinmetall and Hensoldt secure major German defense ordersRheinmetall secured a record €500 million+ order from the Bundeswehr for mobile medical stations, while Hensoldt reported a record €10 billion order backlog.
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7 days ago
[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesRheinmetall secures multi-million euro naval defense contract from DenmarkRheinmetall has received a multi-million euro order from Denmark to supply MASS decoy systems for naval protection, boosting the company's stock price.
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18 days ago
[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesRheinmetall posts 69% revenue jump and lands major NATO contractsRheinmetall’s Q2 revenue surged 69% to €3.3bn with new NATO orders; Knorr‑Bremse posted a 7.2% sales rise and a €7.9bn order book; Saxony’s Guarantee Bank will offer a 24‑hour SME guarantee service from Aug 202
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesRheinmetall secures €100 million Bundeswehr digitalisation contractRheinmetall won a €100 million Bundeswehr contract to digitalise its land‑based vehicle fleet, part of a €1.2 billion ten‑year framework, while its stock remains under pressure.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesRheinmetall set for 2027 rebound as analysts forecast defence sector upswingAnalysts predict German arms maker Rheinmetall’s shares will rebound by 2027 after a 46% drop, citing rising German procurement and strong valuations alongside BAE and Leonardo.
Sources
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