Rheinmetall, MBDA to Form JV for Laser Weapon Systems

MT Newswires · 4d ago
07:33 AM EST, 01/05/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Arms manufacturers Rheinmetall (RHM.F) and Missile Defence Advisory Group, or MBDA, are looking to establish a joint venture in Germany to develop innovative laser weapon systems. The venture, expected to commence activities in the first quarter of 2026, will initially provide the laser systems to the German Navy, according to a Monday release. The venture builds on the existing partnership between the companies since 2019. MBDA is joint venture between Airbus (AIR.PA), BAE Systems (BA.L), and Leonardo (LDO.MI).