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Rheinmetall to Acquire Luerssen's Naval Division Amid Geopolitical Tensions
9/15/2025
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- Rheinmetall will acquire the military division of Luerssen Group, NVL, to enhance its European defense operations.
- This acquisition aims to bolster Rheinmetall's naval shipbuilding amid rising geopolitical tensions.
- The deal, pending antitrust approval, is set to close in early 2026, with the purchase price undisclosed.
- NVL operates four German shipyards, employs about 2,100 people, and projects €1 billion in sales for 2024.
- Rheinmetall intends to integrate naval systems and strengthen its industrial base in northern Germany.
