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Rheinmetall delays delivery of modernized anti-aircraft systems to Romania and will face penalties

The German concern Rheinmetall has postponed the handover to Romania of two modernized Oerlikon GDF 103 anti-aircraft systems by almost eight months: instead of April 15, 2026, the equipment will arrive only in December. Romania's Ministry of Defense intends to claim contractual penalties, which could amount to several million euros. The deadline for the second contract has not yet been revised.

Otabek Yusupov

25 Oct 2026 · 22:153 min read

World

UK Resumes Production of Large-Calibre Weapons After a 20-Year Hiatus

Rheinmetall UK has launched production in Telford: gun barrels for tanks and breeches for 120 mm and 155 mm systems. The opening ceremony was led by Defence Secretary Wes Streeting and Chief of the General Staff Sir Roly Walker. The plant has created 100 jobs and reached full capacity in eight months.

Sevara Azamova

23 Oct 2026 · 11:582 min read

World

Activists in Germany blocked entrances to Rheinmetall and General Dynamics plants over arms supplies to Israel

Pro-Palestinian activists from the group Peacefully Against Genocide held coordinated sit-in protests on 20 October at several German arms plants, including Rheinmetall facilities in Berlin and a General Dynamics site. Participants said the German government continues to approve arms supplies to Israel and demanded they be stopped. Organizers announced further protests across the country.

Javlon Tursunov

20 Oct 2026 · 20:292 min read

Economy

Rheinmetall and MSC to Buy Romanian Mangalia Shipyard for $155 Million

German defense group Rheinmetall and Swiss shipping company MSC won the auction to buy the Romanian Mangalia shipyard for approximately €138 million ($155 million). The deal is expected to close within a few weeks. The shipyard is planned to be developed as a dual-use facility for civilian and military shipbuilding.

Nilufar Karimova

19 Oct 2026 · 14:522 min read