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The latest news from the Rheinmetall Group

An innovative cooperation Close operational support KS Aluminium-Technolgie GmbH in Neckar- Rheinmetall has been tasked with the indus- sulm and the sports car maker Porsche in trial operational support of the Combat Train- Stuttgart sustain a long standing and high- ing Center of the German Army in the Altmark ly innovative cooperation (see pages 4 - 6). Training Area north of Magdeburg (p. 10 + 11). Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH founded – Two strong brands united New provider of complete solutions Düsseldorf/Munich/Vienna/Steyr. Rheinmetall AG and MAN Nutz- fahrzeuge AG are to form a joint com- pany for military wheeled vehicles. A contract to this end has now been signed by the two companies. The new company, which will be known as Rhei- nmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH (RMMV), is an important provider of complete solutions in the market for military wheeled vehicles, covering the entire range of armoured and unar- moured transport, command and role- specifi c vehicles for the international armed forces. Rheinmetall will have a stake of 51 percent and MAN 49 per- cent in the new company, which will be

headquartered in Munich. The plan is Photos: MAN/Rheinmetall still subject to approval from the com- Soon to be operating under a joint umbrella: the MAN vehicle system HX 18.330 4x4 petition authorities. IAC (Integrated Armour Cabin) and the Fox 2 NBC reconnaissance vehicle for UAE. “With this new company we are combining the strong MAN and Rhein- ecutive Board of MAN Nutzfahrzeuge protective and mobility characteristics metall brands and the complementary AG at the signing of the contract. RMMV have become highly similar because technological core competencies of the unites MAN’s automotive expertise in of current operational conditions,” ex- two partners to form a globally operat- commercial vehicle manufacture with plained Klaus Eberhardt, Chairman of ing system provider, which will present Rheinmetall’s technological know-how the Executive Board of Rheinmetall AG. one face to the military customer with in the military fi eld. “With their joint enterprise MAN and the goal of improving its position in “The new company follows the trend Rheinmetall are at the same time mak- the world market,” said Dr.-Ing. Georg towards the joint acquisition of logisti- ing an important contribution to the Pachta-Reyhofen, Chairman of the Ex- cal and tactical military vehicles, whose (Continued on page 2)

to overcome stiff international competi- command and control systems designed Hungarian Army tion. The fi rst order of its kind from an for use at various echelons and in vari- eastern European member of Nato, it ous platforms – e.g. tactical operations now with Iniochos represents an important strategic break- centres, vehicles and at individual sol- Düsseldorf. The Hungarian Army has through. Moreover, the company hopes dier level. Systematic adherence to Nato contracted with Rheinmetall Defence to that success here will lend added impe- interoperability standards characterizes supply it with tactical command and con- tus to other projects now underway in every aspect of the system, greatly facili- trol systems. The company has signed Hungary. tating international peace enforcement a fi ve year framework contract with the Rheinmetall has supplied comparable operations, etc. This standardized sys- procurement agency of the Hungarian systems to the armies of Greece, Sweden tem is able to provide coalition troops Ministry of Defence. Thanks to its Inio- and Spain, where they have proved high- from several nations with a Common Rel- chos product line, Rheinmetall was able ly effective. Iniochos is a family of tactical evant Operational Picture (CROP). 2 Newsline Photos (2): MAN

Extremely mobile and very reliable: MAN military vehicle SX 32.444 8x8, produced by MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Österreich AG. Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH founded – Two strong brands united New provider of complete solutions (Continued from page 1) wheeled armoured vehicle segment wholly-owned subsidiary of Rheinmet- necessary consolidation of military ve- the company offers an extensive ar- all AG. In 2009, Rheinmetall had out- hicle systems at national and European ray of systems, ranging in weight from standing successes in winning major levels,” Eberhardt continued. five to over 30 tons. Its best-known contracts for the new Puma infantry The first step calls for the merging vehicles include the Fuchs/Fox of fighting vehicle and the new mortar of development and sales activities which 1,250 units are deployed by the combat system for the Federal Armed of the two companies in the military German Armed Forces and the armed Forces as well as orders from abroad, wheeled vehicle sector under the ae- forces of a further eight nations. In totalling around 1.5 billion euros. gis of the new company, which thus 2008, Rheinmetall Defence took over MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Gruppe, head- takes over product and market respon- Stork PWV in the Netherlands and is quartered in Munich, Germany, is the sibility. The second contractually largest company of the MAN Group agreed step sees the two compa- and a leading international suppli- nies’ production capacities at the er of efficient commercial vehicles plants in Kassel (Rheinmetall) and and innovative transport solutions. Vienna (MAN Nutzfahrzeuge) inte- In fiscal 2008 the enterprise, with grated into the joint company by over 36,000 employees, posted the end of 2011. sales of more than 96,000 trucks In the initial phase, RMMV will and over 7,200 buses and bus have around 370 employees; when chassis of the MAN and Neoplan the second step has been com- brands worth 10.6 billion euros. pleted this will increase to around MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Österreich 1,300 employees, whose annual AG, headquartered in Steyr, is the turnover will amount to more than Austrian subsidiary of the MAN a billion euros. Nutzfahrzeuge Gruppe and com- Rheinmetall is an international prises the Business Unit Light/ Towing recovery vehicle from MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG. technology group serving the Medium Trucks (production of global defence and automotive sec- responsible for supplying a total of 285 commercial vehicles in this series in tors. Last year its 20,000 employees units in the framework of the German- Steyr) and the Business Unit Military generated some E3.4 billion in sales, Dutch program for building the Boxer Division (development, production including E1.9 billion in the defence armoured transport vehicle. and sales of military trucks, based sector. Responsibility for developing and in Vienna). MAN has approximately This makes Rheinmetall one of the manufacturing tracked armoured ve- 4,000 employees at its plants in Steyr world’s leading suppliers of systems hicles and turret systems remains with and Vienna. Sales worth 1.89 billion and equipment for land forces. In the Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH, a euros were posted in 2008.

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1998 he was appointed to the Execu- Armin Papperger tive Board of Rheinmetall’s Defence arm, where since 2006, he has had succeeds D. Moog overall responsibility for the compa- Düsseldorf. Armin Papperger, 46, has ny’s Land Systems, Weapon and Muni- been appointed to the Executive Board tions, and Propellants divisions. of Rheinmetall Defence, effective 1 Jan- Moog is credited with the group’s uary 2010. He succeeds Detlef Moog, strategic reorientation in the 1990’s as 61, who left the company to go into re- well as successfully positioning Rhein- tirement on 31 December 2009. metall in important markets inside and Armin Papperger joins Executive Board Detlef Moog joined the group in 1980, outside of Europe. and Munitions division, which he took where he served as head of Rhein­ Armin Papperger has been with over in 2007. On the Executive Board metall Waffe Munition GmbH and its Rheinmetall since 1990, where he has of Rheinmetall Defence, Mr Papperger predecessor, W&M GmbH, from 1997 held a series of executive posts. In his will have special responsibility for the to 2007, and starting in 2006, as head new role, he will continue to serve in a Land Systems, Weapon and Munitions of Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH. In dual capacity as head of the Weapon and Propellants divisions.

Rheinmetall AG: Preliminary figures for 2009 – Group improved liquidity position Defence showing high profitability Düsseldorf. With positive earnings be- provement of E249 million was aided award of the contract for the new fore interest and taxes (EBIT ), the Rhein­ in particular by operating measures Puma infantry fighting vehicle – and metall group exceeded its forecast for such as the strict reduction of work- thereby exceeded the previous year’s the financial year 2009. Both company ing capital and reduced capital expen- value of E1,723 million by 83%. This divisions achieved better operating re- diture, as well as a successful capital meant that the division’s order back- sults than the most recent forecast. For increase (inflow of E102 million). log climbed by 39% to a current level 2009, Rheinmetall Defence is reporting At E3,420 million, provisional con- of E4,590 million. provisional EBIT of E215 million, thus solidated sales in FY 2009 are approxi- The extensive package of measures far outdoing the forecast of at least mately 12% below the previous year’s for cost reduction, capacity adjust- E190 million. The crisis-struck Automo- figure E( 3,869 million), which is exclu- ment and organizational restructuring tive division generated a positive oper- sively due to the loss in revenues from is having a clear impact on Rheinmet- ating result in Q4 2009 and, in terms of Automotive. Rheinmetall Automotive all Automotive. the whole year, operating EBIT of -E49 achieved sales of E1,522 million, re- In the fourth quarter of 2009, Auto- million. Most recently, operating EBIT flecting a drop of E533 million year- motive reported sales of E410 mil- of better than -E80 million was fore- on-year or approximately 26%, a de- lion. The positive trend of the previous cast for the Automotive quarters in 2009 (E340 division. EBIT after restruc- million in Q1, E376 mil- turing in the Automotive lion in Q2 and E396 mil- division amounts to -E187 lion in Q3) has thus been million. continued. Alongside the As a result of the excel- gradual market recovery, lent performance in De- this development is the fence and the effective result of Automotive’s in- results of the cost reduc- novative product portfolio tion program launched in for consumption reduction the Automotive division at and emission control. the end of 2008, the one- Thanks to the further off expenses of E138 mil- optimized cost structure, Defence competence: the Puma armoured infantry fighting vehicle. lion for restructuring mea- the results situation in sures in Automotive were successfully velopment typical for the Automotive Q4 2009 again took a distinct upward compensated for in full. As forecast, sector. In contrast, Defence sales rose turn. With provisional operating EBIT the Rheinmetall group achieved provi- approximately 5% in the same period, of approximately E16 million, Automo- sional EBIT of E15 million, even taking to a current level of E1,898 million. tive returned to a positive quarterly re- into account these further increased Defence raised its EBIT in the 2009 sult in Q4 2009 for the first time, after restructuring expenses. E -E40 million (Q1), -E21 million (Q2) financial year to 215 million, against E The group also improved its liquid- E194 million the previous year. With and - 4 million (Q3) in the previous ity position significantly. Rheinmetall an EBIT margin of 11.3%, the profitabil- quarters of 2009. ended the financial year with positive ity of the previous year (10.7%) was The increase in restructuring expens- net liquidity of E44 million as at 31 again exceeded. With E3,153 million, es from an initial level of E120 million December 2009. On the same date the order intake in Rheinmetall’s military to E138 million is partly due to the fact previous year, negative net liquidity of technology sector in 2009 reached that another production facility over- -E205 million was reported. This im- a record level – largely driven by the seas will be closed. 4 Newsline

KS Aluminium-Technologie GmbH and Porsche work with continuous control loop Innovative and excellent cooperation Joachim Rogalski is Neckarsulm/Stuttgart. The long-standing and highly innovative coopera- the ATAG manager re- tion between KS Aluminium-Technologie GmbH (ATAG) in Neckarsulm and the sponsible for this new sports car maker Porsche (Stuttgart) can now look back on a successful start project and has been with the new project: Following the inauguration of the new finish-machining in charge since the first hall in 2007, ATAG and Porsche jointly launched a new concept in the spring of plans were mapped 2008 – this concept consists of a continuous control loop from casting through out in 2005. Ever since to finish-machining and final inspection including dispatch, all of these opera- then, Porsche and the Neckarsulm- tions taking place under one roof. In three-shift operations on two-levels, based engine block specialist have ­annual production rates of 120,000 engines are possible for Porsche. cooperated highly effectively on the concept of “casting and machining un- system supplier the production hall had been built in der one roof”. 49 year-old Rogalski re- for the premium November 2006, Grob-Werke GmbH calls: “Starting with the Porsche boxer auto sector and & Co. KG located in Mindelheim with six-cylinder engine, we have since others, too. One whom we have been cooperating as a managed to win the related orders for obvious sign of development partner for over ten years all Porsche engine blocks. This major TPM is the total now, delivered the first tools and ma- investment project – encompassing cleanliness in the chines. Only ten months later we start- the manufacture and delivery of finish- modern produc- ed with the PV series on the assembly machined engine blocks that are ready tion halls. Accord- line for the Porsche 9A1 boxer engine for installation – meant that ATAG had ing to Porsche, on the ground level. The hall was offi- to extend its production depth very the standard of cially inaugurated in May 2007 and the considerably.” cleanliness and second assembly line for the new gen- tidiness that is im- eration of Porsche V-engines was taken Step by step, the project reflects the mediately evident into operation a few months later.” implementation and optimization of to the visitor has the TPM (Total Productive Manage- Tailored to optimized production and made ATAG an ab- ment) philosophy; it constantly mirrors material flow, the two assembly lines solute benchmark ongoing innovations with regard to the are located on two separate levels in in this area. core competencies associated with the the building: the Porsche 9A1 line for casting and machining of engine blocks Photos (3): Thomas Klink Project manager the boxer engine covers an area of that have made ATAG an acknowledged Joachim Rogalski Rogalski: “When (Continued on page 5)

Photo: Porsche SE Newsline 5

KS Aluminium-Technologie GmbH and Porsche work with continuous control loop Innovative and excellent cooperation (Continued from page 4) the completely “transparent” life cy- around 6,400 m² on the ground floor, cle, stock keeping has been optimized while another 3,500 m² are available and capital tied up is likewise kept at for the G1 line for Porsche’s V6 and V8 efficient levels: immediately after fin- engines on the upper level. ish-machining, the engine blocks are Looking at the changes that have loaded onto trucks and driven to the ­taken place, Rogalski observes: customer so that intermediate storage “The aluminum smelting plant for is no longer mandatory and is limited low-pressure castings that are partly to the minimum amounts agreed with delivered in a molten condition and the customer. stored (screwed airtight) at 800°C in ATAG expert Rogalski sums up: “Our a furnace with 2.5 tons capacity, as cooperation with Porsche can be seen well as the low pressure casting facil- as a perfect example of comprehen- ity used to be relatively far apart; the sive simultaneous engineering (SE); core molding facility also used to be the complete project is accelerated accommodated in a separate building. and optimized due to the parallel per- Today, all of these operations are part formance of individual development of a continuous process chain in one steps. Furthermore, the close coop- building. Automated transport sys- eration between engineering, sales, tems with conveyor belts and robotic quality assurance and controlling de- systems transport the engine blocks partments of the customer and ATAG, from one station to the next without and the highly disciplined teamwork any time losses; activities like loading meant that we achieved our joint tar- onto fork-lift trucks and loading/un- gets quickly and implemented the new loading at various production stations project very successfully. Indeed, the have all become superfluous.” level of confidence between our two Many pro- companies is duction pro- so good that cesses are all pro­ject subject to m e m b e r s continuous react imme- improve- diately and ment (CIP) without hesi­ and work tation – no steps have matter what b e c o m e problem or much more q u e s t i o n transpar- they may be ent in recent confronted years. By ap- Photos (6): Thomas Klink with.” plying a matrix, each engine block is Short distances, speedy decisions registered immediately after casting – Porsche’s employees were (and are) and controlled throughout the produc- generally in situ at the Neckarsulm tion process thanks to the production plant within one hour – and close data management system. teamwork have benefited the positive An online production overview on cooperation, prompting Porsche’s mo- large displays and individual control tor specialist Holger Klumpp, technical panels shows employees the ­actual manager for the 9A1 engine, to make status of the engine block being the following comparison: “The new manu­factured as well as other op- production hall and its ATAG team erational data (such as total output, working there are as precise and quick trends and malfunctions). Thanks to as a sports car made by Porsche.” 6 Newsline

Neckarsulm. The Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) served as a role model for cooperation between ATAG and Porsche – the new production hall at Neckarsulm providing visible evi- dence of the quality of this teamwork. Dr.-Ing. Christian Klimesch, acting as project coordinator with the sports car manufacturer for the last five years, explains what FMEA really means: “This form of analysis allows a highly developed quality cycle that warrants continuous improvements since fail- ure sources are analyzed on the basis of experience gained with previous projects and ongoing production pro- cesses, and – if available – are prac- tically eliminated in advance. This is why it was important for well-balanced expert teams from both companies to Totally flexible because they are familiar with the rotation principle: Michael meet beforehand. And because the Bergs (l) and Visim Alptekin – both are machine operators at KS Aluminium-Tech- sites are only an hour apart, Porsche nologie GmbH in Neckarsulm – have been trained to work on either of the new specialists from the development cen- Porsche finish-machining lines at any time. The main benefit: greater productivity. ter at Weissach were quickly on hand, next one is within 13 hours after pre- this process like many others, too. when necessary.” liminary machining and the third com- Working in close cooperation with Formerly, before the production hall prehensive quality feedback is after the Porsche team, the effects of mod- had been completed, meetings took 24 hours. In other words, compared to ern gasoline direct-injection systems place in the Porsche facility, later the former processes and applications, we (even very small particles have a dis- meeting venues alternated and re- have reduced the time for a complete turbing effect) were identified as unac- cently most of the meetings have been feedback by about 60% - which is quite ceptable for modern high-performance held at Neckarsulm. The approx. 600 an achievement! We react to analyses engines. As a result of these findings, project meetings led to continuous immediately so that the continuous it was specified that no residual imper- improvements in the process chain and technology. KS Aluminium-Tech- nologie GmbH (ATAG) in Neckarsulm is recognized as one of the leading High quality of teamwork companies in the field of low-pressure die-castings; the company has ex- improvement process takes effect and fections are allowable after deburring. panded and optimized its know-how is ensured throughout the entire pro- An appropriate high-pressure rinsing and technical capabilities for the new duction cycle.” system with the latest deburring meth- finish-machining activity. In terms of The importance of new technologies od capable of cutting deburring resi- supplier and buyer relationship and and modern automation systems can dues with a water jet was thereupon responsibilities, both teams were an be explained by the example of de- jointly selected and taken into service ideal complement. burring: burrs are sharp edges, fray- in the new hall.” Project coordinator Klimesch notes: ing or splinters that are created during As mentioned, the advanced de- “The short control loops in the pro- manufacture and have to be removed burring process is only one of many cess chain from casting through to the afterwards. In the old days, this was examples of the successful coopera- preliminary and then finish-machining done manually with a brush; nowa- tion between ATAG and Porsche. This steps allow immediate feedback: the days high-pressure rinsing facilities also explains why the Porsche team first quality feedback is given during are available for this purpose. has no doubts that never before has the preliminary inspection of the cast- Engineer Klimesch adds: “In our co- there been such a smooth start to a ings after just three to four hours, the operation with Porsche, we advanced project. Photo: Porsche SE Newsline 7

Chief Operating Officer Helmut Binder: Growth markets in the US are expected especially in connection with “green” technologies.

Stafford/Düsseldorf. The United whom are university graduates, were was recently uplifted to more than 150 States have by far the biggest market engaged in 2008. million USD. The contract with ARM en- for defense technology. In 2008 alone, The location in Virginia offers defi- compasses the delivery of about three the Pentagon’s budget totaled 580 bil- nite advantages, especially due to the million 40mm training grenades to be lion USD, compared with a budget of vicinity to decision-makers in military used to train the US forces. just 29,3 billion euros for the German and political circles. Washington and Helmut Binder believes innovative MoD. Access to the huge US defense the Pentagon are only about an hours ammunition offers a strategic advan- market is governed by specific con- drive to the north of Stafford and the US tage for Rheinmetall Defence: “Growth straints. Due to laws like the “Buy Navy has bases in Dahlgren and Indian markets in the US are – in particular – American Act”, the US government is Head nearby. “Increasingly, meetings expected in connection with “green” committed to placing arms contracts are also held in our offices, showing technologies, in other words non-toxic with US companies as far as this is just how important it is to be located training ammunition. Unlike competing possible. It is therefore difficult for near the customer”, says Binder. products, our grenades are non-dud foreign companies to gain a foothold Having focused on core activities like producing, i.e. they will not give rise to in the US arms market – as highlighted production management, quality assur- bush or forest fires in the training ar- by recent controversy around the new ance, purchasing and contract manage- eas. And finally, the ARM ammunition tanker plane for the US Air Force. To ment in 2008, manufacturing activities marks the impact point; this makes it succeed on the American market in got under way in 2009. Products devel- much easier to check the success of spite of these restrictions, Rheinmet- oped in Germany are now manufactured training sessions at day and night. All German quality “made in the USA”: American Rheinmetall Munitions Inc. Success on world’s biggest market all founded its US subsidiary American at the newly opened plant in Camden, of this makes our product unique com- Rheinmetall Munitions Inc. four years Arkansas. The production capacity of pared to competitor products.” ago. this facility is three million day/night The 58 year-old defense expert is Helmut Binder, Chief Operating Of- 40mm training grenades although therefore optimistic about the future: ficer of ARM, on the reasons for es- other products can also be produced. “ARM is currently still a newcomer, tablishing a subsidiary in the United Depending on the volume of orders on but will soon be able to secure a lead- States: “It is quite possible that future hand, between 35 and 40 people work ing position on the market thanks legislation will impose even tighter in the modern production facilities. to the technological advantages of limitations with regard to the Buy The high quality of production in Cam- Rheinmetall products. The US Special American Act. This is why Rheinmet- den was officially confirmed in August Operations Command (USSOCOM) is all decided in 2005 to establish its US 2009. The German Technical Control increasingly using our products and subsidiary American Rheinmetall Mu- Board TÜV Süd which is also licensed to the security forces of the Department nitions Inc. (ARM). The company manu- conduct audits in the USA has awarded of Energy likewise utilize our ammuni- factures in the US and is therefore not the EN ISO 9001 certificate for quality tion. ARM will invest in further produc- affected by the existing Buy American management to the ARM facility. tion capacities in the coming years. Act. Other reasons also speak in favor Not only the Technical Control Board These will manufacture both training of gaining a foothold in the USA, espe- but also US customers are convinced and tactical ammunition.” cially from a marketing standpoint.” of the quality of Rheinmetall prod- Business figures underline this strat- ARM was founded in Stafford, Vir- ucts: the US Marine Corps has, for in- egy: sales in fiscal 2009 will total ap- ginia, near the important US Marine stance, placed a framework order for prox. 20 million USD. A turnover of Corps base in Quantico. The first nine the supply of training ammo with the around 100 million USD is expected for highly qualified employees, most of Düsseldorf-based group. This order the next five years. 8 Newsline

Düsseldorf/Koblenz. A consortium led reconnaissance sensors with state- by Rheinmetall Defence of Düsseldorf, of-the-art C4I technology and high- Demonstrator for is to build a prototype version of a performance effectors, including air fully networked system for protecting defence assets. Following completion Bundeswehr camps, semi-static bases of the project engineering phase, BWB protecting camps and similar installations. Germany’s plans to issue a request for proposal eign port facilities and other station- Federal Agency for Defence Technology for protection systems. ary assets is thus a top priority. The and Procurement (BWB) awarded the The Bundeswehr intends to deploy three partner companies have come project engineering contract to Rhein­ the systems to protect its installations up with a comprehensive protection metall, Thales Defence Deutschland and assets in places like Afghanistan concept that promises to provide an and Diehl BGT Defence. The consor- from terrorist and insurgent attack. excellent defence against symmetric tium plans to demonstrate the proto- Owing to their location and layout, in- and asymmetric threats. The system’s type’s functionality and efficiency at stallations such as forward operating designers have adopted a network- the Bundeswehr’s base in Meppen, bases are favourite targets of militant based approach, resulting in a highly Germany, as early as next year. groups. effective sensor-to-shooter cycle that This sophisticated system involves Better protection for forward operat- includes surveillance, command and networking short- and long-range ing bases, airstrips, naval vessels, for- control, and fires. Photo: Daimler AG

Hybrid technology: the Mercedes S 400 Hybrid is the first Mercedes-Benz to be equipped with a powerful lithium-ion battery. Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid benefits from Kolbenschmidt Pierburg know-how Luxury car with hybrid technology Neckarsulm/Stuttgart. Four years solenoid valves, intake manifolds, secondly it improves driving pleasure after the market launch of the pre- plain bearings and Permaglide bear- thanks to the “boost effect” by means decessor model in the fall of 2005, ings for this luxury saloon. of which the electrical motor supports Mercedes-Benz presented its fully The combination of V6 gasoline en- the combustion engine during fuel- modernized W221 series: the new S- gine with compact hybrid module intensive acceleration phases with a Class 2009 including the S 400 Hy- makes the vehicle one of the most fuel- torque of up to 160 Nm. brid as one of the technological high- efficient luxury vehicles with gasoline Additionally, the module has a com- lights. It is the first series model to be engine. The fuel consumption of 7.9 li- fortable eco start/stop function that equipped with a powerful lithium-ion ters per 100 km corresponds to a CO2 automatically switches the engine battery specially developed for the emission of 186 g per kilometer – this off when the car stops – for instance, purpose. is unequalled in a car of its size. when traffic lights are red. During de- Based on the S 350, the Mercedes- The 3.5 liter V6 engine has 205 celeration and braking, the electrical Benz S 400 Hybrid has a modified drive kW/279 hp, the electrical motor devel- motor acts as generator, producing chain encompassing an advanced 3.5 l ops 15 kW/20 hp and a starting torque electrical power for the battery. V6 gasoline engine, the additional per- of 160 Nm. The combined power Significant benefits over conven- manent magnet electric motor, the nec- therefore amounts to 220 kW/299 hp, tional nickel-metal hydride batteries essary electronic power and control sys- and the combined maximum torque are the higher energy density and en- tems, the voltage transformer and the equates to 385 Nm. hanced electrical efficiency combined lithium-ion high-voltage battery. The hybrid module is a disc-shaped with compact dimensions and low net The ultra-modern S 400 uses ad- electrical motor that also serves as weight. The generous interior dimen- vanced technology from Kolben- starter and electric generator. The sys- sions and spacious boot are retained schmidt Pierburg: alongside the elec- tem serves a dual-purpose: firstly, it thanks to the space-saving integration trical cooling pump, KSPG supplies helps to reduce fuel consumption and in the engine compartment. Bremen. As a technical publications Rheinmetall Technical Publications GmbH in Bremen specialist, RTP has secured a niche market for itself: the company sup- plies technical information services for the civil and military markets. In Success on the technical the civil sector which makes up for roughly 40% of sales, authors and il- lustrators prepare technical publica- tions for all Airbus models including documentation market the military transport plane A400M. Before an airline can take a new Airbus into service or Eurocopter can hand over The military departments mainly pro- a brand new helicopter system, all the relevant maintenance, repair and servicing vide technical manuals for the Ger- instructions have to be available. Bremen-based Rheinmetall Technical Publications man armed forces, system companies GmbH (RTP) specialises in the provision of technical documentation services. The like Rheinmetall, helicopter manu- 100% subsidiary of Rheinmetall AG emerged from the (former) business unit Techni- facturers such as Eurocopter and the cal Publications/Logistics Engineering of Rheinmetall Defence Electronics GmbH in German shipyard Howaldtswerke- the wake of Rheinmetall’s reorganization. “The creation of an independent company Deutsche Werft. RTP plans to expand has given us greater fl exibility and effi ciency to secure an even stronger position on its military business which makes up the market, and to generate further growth”, says managing director Jörg Daniel. The for around 60% of the turnover in the positive development of business last year has confi rmed this step to be correct: coming years. “Our competitive posi- with a total turnover of ¤ 31 million in 2008, RTP now has its eyes set on sales of tion in the military market is distinctly around ¤ 33 million in 2009. Business activities at the Bristol-based subsidiary RTP- better as our extensive know-how re- UK Ltd. that was founded at the beginning of 2008 are also developing positively. lates to all three services– the army, navy and air force – and we therefore hold a strong position in the market. As a result, we anticipate more growth in these areas”, notes managing direc- tor Jörg Daniel. Military and civil customers alike are served from the company headquar- ters in Bremen and its other facilities in Hamburg, Rostock and Gera. To meet growing demand in the helicop- ter business, a fi eld offi ce was opened

at Donauwörth in December 2008. Photo: Pierre Schmidt The creation of the UK subsidiary Managing Director Jörg Daniel: We consult our customers in all project phases. RTP-UK Ltd. in Bristol was the fi rst step in the direction of international could assist this process in the long the relevant aerospace regulations. To expansion. RTP already entered into a term. RTP is currently in discussion maintain the high standard of quality co-operation with partner companies with Rheinmetall Canada to explore and ensure that every single author is in the UK, France and Spain in 2002. further opportunities for outsourcing familiar with the latest documentation The international consortium called technical publications work in Canada. rules, regular training is provided for TPRI (Technical Publications Relations This would help drive the internation- RTP’s employees. International) led by RTP in Bremen alization of technical documentation Managing director Jörg Daniel is con- was forged to refl ect the Airbus de- services.” vinced on-the-job-training offers an velopment, design and technical data Given the complexity of the techni- excellent means of sustaining high organization that is spread across Ger- cal publications business – especially qualifi cation levels: “We consult our many, France, the UK and Spain. for aircraft and other airborne systems customers in all project phases. Our To tap further markets, RTP plans to – RTP applies a strict quality manage- employees who are either engineers strengthen its international activities. ment system that is supervised, audit- or technicians get to know the cus- Says RTP director Jörg Daniel: “Ad- ed and certifi ed by Germanische Lloyd tomer’s requirements and how to best ditional facilities in France and Spain Certifi cation GmbH in accordance with meet them.” 10 Newsline

The Combat Training Center of the German Army (GÜZ) of the German forces have changed considerably since developed and built under the leadership of Rheinmet- the 1990’s. Where military policy used to be tailored to all Defence is one of the world’s most advanced military national defence and the guarantee of mutual assistance training facilities. In an environment combining realistic for NATO members, out-of-area missions have become maneuvers and IT-based live simulations, soldiers can increasingly important in recent years. Integrated in mul- train different scenarios ranging from anti-tank operations tinational units, German soldiers participating in such and urban warfare to situations involving political or so- missions help to secure peace in different regions like cial unrest. Working under contract to the Simulation and Kosovo, Afghanistan or the waters off the Horn of Africa. Training Systems division of Bremen-based Rheinmetall To give soldiers the best possible training and protection, Defence Electronics GmbH (RDE), Rheinmetall Dienstle- the German Bundeswehr applies simulation-based train- istungszentrum Altmark GmbH (RDA) has been tasked ing methods to assure maximum realism, efficiency and with the industrial operational support of the Combat cost-effectiveness. A direct fire weapons effect simulator Training Center located in the Altmark Training Area to the that simulates firing and fire effect in the target with the north of Magdeburg since September 1, 2008. The tasks aid of laser pulses is at the heart of the training system.

Combat Training Center of the German Army (GÜZ) World’s most advanced military training facility Letzlingen. The 23,000 hectare large tillery and air force jointly participate Combat Training Center terrain has in training exercises. “We are thus been used by the military since the able to cover many tasks ranging from 1930’s. The area was taken over by the peace-keeping activities through to German Bundeswehr after the depar- traditional battlefield scenarios with ture of Russian troops (who had been armies using the most modern equip- stationed there in the German Demo- ment,” says Colonel Kropf. cratic Republic) and gradually trans- The Combat Training Center is used formed into a highly modern combat by German soldiers and military per- training center. sonnel from other countries, such as “The biggest difference between a Austrian KFOR soldiers assigned to normal training range and the Combat Kosovo, French units of the Franco- Training Center is that we don’t use German brigade and members of the live ammunition”, says Colonel Gerd EU Battle Group from Belgium and Lux- Josef Kropf, the commanding officer embourg. Since the Training Center has who has been in charge of the Train- a railway link, combat vehicles can be ing Center for the last two years. The transported to the fitting hall directly advanced simulation technology helps by train in order to be equipped with soldiers to accept their training envi- the simulation technology and then ronment and training subjects. “Twen- participate in training exercises. ty years ago we used to discuss what Some 25,000 soldiers participate in happened during a training exercise, training programs at the GÜZ Training today we talk about why something Center each year. In addition to the happened and how we can be better special simulation equipment sup- next time.” It is thanks to this imme- plied by Rheinmetall Defence, about diate training success that the Combat 1,150 people support training activi- Training Center is highly appreciated ties. Of these, about 700 soldiers of by the German armed forces. whom 500 are serving in the train- The training facility is used not only ing unit which covers regular military to train members of the German Army tasks as well as police work, mem- but also personnel from the other bers of organized crime or ethnic mi- services and military organizations. norities. To allow military personnel Preparatory training tasks, i.e. to pre- to concentrate fully on their training pare soldiers for missions in many work, all activities are conducted in hot spots around the globe currently cooperation with an industrial opera- make up for about two thirds of the 21 tor under a public-private partnership training sessions per year with a total scheme. of around 240 training days. Further This task was assigned to Rheinmet- training activities relate to combined all Defence in September 2008. RDA arms combat training in which differ- which is headquartered in the Combat

Photo: Thomas Klink ent units like tanks, sappers, the ar- (Continued on page 11) x Newsline 11

Rheinmetall instrumental in assuring smooth Combat Training Center operations Bits and bytes for realistic training (Continued from page 10) soldiers and more than one hundred alike to analyze combat exercises im- Training Center was created specifi- wheeled and tracked vehicles can mediately in mobile auditoriums. All cally to provide the necessary support participate in a training session. To in- data is stored and can be reproduced in situ in close collaboration with the tegrate such large numbers of equip- as and when necessary. commanding officer. ment and personnel, the same num- Close collaboration between the Jens Heusmann, the managing direc- ber of kits has to be taken from the Bundeswehr and industrial operator tor of RDA points out: “As part of the automatic high-rack warehouse with calls for a good understanding of mili- Combat Training Center, we share re- up to 2,400 positions. tary requirements by RDA personnel. sponsibility for smooth training opera- Such a kit consists of a laser trans- “It is useful that many of the employ- tions.” The tasks – referred to as work mitter, a data radio set with GPS an- ees are ex-army personnel who can packages by the German Bundeswehr tenna, triple prisms and detectors as use their competencies to the mutual – of the industrial partner are defined well as a power supply unit, for sol- benefit of both par ties”, remar k s Heus­ in a 130 page specification and various diers this is an accumulator pack. Ve- mann. This is also true for Heusmann annexes. These include the operation hicles are additionally equipped with himself who joined the armed forces and support of the Training Center, the optical displays such as stroboscopic after leaving school and took up a ca- laser direct fire weapons effect simula- lamps, signal lights or devices for py- reer as a commissioned officer. In this tors and the entire communication net- rotechnical effects. Additionally, tech- period he took a degree in economic work including the computer hardware, nical devices need to be maintained and organization sciences. He was as- maintenance and repair of combat ve- during the training sessions which signed to the Combat Training Center hicles, numerous services associated generally last about two weeks and as an instructor in 1996 while the Cen- with the issue, ter was being set return, servicing up and joined the and storage of the industry in early simulation equip- 1998. ment and the fleet Like Heusmann, of vehicles. the Simulation and Thanks to the Training division Simulation and of Rheinmetall Training division’s Defence as a sup- wide-ranging ex- plier of advanced perience in con- system technology nection with the has been involved d e v e l o p m e n t , Photo: Thomas Klink in the GÜZ Center Jens Heusmann: as an integral part of the Army’s Combat Training Center in Colb- construction and from early on. The itz-Letzlinger Heide we share the responsibility for smooth training operations. initial industrial entire develop- operating phase of GÜZ and numerous defective components have to be re- ment and construction including all the technical extensions, it was possible placed. “The technical prerequisites extensions implemented in the mean- to transfer the tasks of the former in- for battlefield simulation are met in time have all been performed under dustrial operator to RDA during run- this way”, says Heusmann. the leadership of Rheinmetall Defence. ning training operations without any The industrial operator has to do a As reported, the data processing sys- hitches. lot more besides providing technical tems and audio-visual installations of The organization of the company gear and maintaining the simulation the command and evaluation center whose personnel is largely from the systems. Further tasks include the were renewed in the middle of last region is tailored to the work packages provision of vehicles with drivers for year. Additionally, the communica- defined by the German Bundeswehr the training sessions. Camera teams tions network of the training facility, and is designed to deal with future record the training event. And the en- the operations technology of the com- tasks such as mission scenarios in an tire radio communication process – 35 munication and the instruction termi- urban environment. Since some of the intercom radio channels and 12 digital nal were modernized and further mo- commercial and administrative tasks channels (Tetra radio) are available bile video systems and vehicle target are being conducted by Bremen-based – is documented 24 hours a day. Fur- systems were delivered. Rheinmetall Defence Electronics, ad- thermore, RDA operates the entire IT The southern part of the training fa- ministrative resources at the Combat infrastructure of the Combat Training cility that has not been used so far is Training Center are minimal. “This al- Center with hundreds of computers currently being connected to the com- lowed us to get going immediately. The and servers. Heusmann points out that mand and evaluation center. The addi- short transition phase served mainly military training relies on the connec- tion of a mobile MOUT training system to transfer operation of GÜZ and not tion of data and simulation technology to train Military Operations on Urban so much to set up a new GmbH-com- including e.g. the ability to immediate- Terrain is further proof of the fact that pany”, says Heusmann. ly transmit data from an exercise for the Simulation and Training division Operation of the Combat Training multimedia debriefing sessions with of Rheinmetall Defence is well geared Center poses quite a challenge to the troops in the evaluation center. to deal with future training scenarios the RDA team. After all, up to 1,500 This allows instructors and soldiers in GÜZ. 12 Newsline

Major UK order goes to Rheinmetall Defence Düsseldorf/Minneapolis. Rhein- metall, represented by the Rhein­ metall Nitrochemie group, and Ame­rica’s ATK (Alliant Techsystems, Propellant systems for NYSE: ATK) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement which in- cludes the transfer of military pro- pellant technology to the United British armed forces States. This agreement expands Rhein­metall’s role in the important Düsseldorf. Rheinmetall Nitrochemie Jointly owned by Rheinmetall AG of US market, opening up new sales has been awarded exclusive responsi- Germany and RUAG of Switzerland, opportunities in North America and bility for supplying the British armed the Rheinmetall Nitrochemie group other key global export markets to forced with propellant systems and enjoys a global reputation for excel- Rheinmetall Nitrochemie propellant powder. The order is worth around lence. Special technical characteris- technologies. E 200 million and runs for ten years. tics result in substantially improved Rheinmetall Nitrochemie will serve as end-product performance, coupled The agreement entitles ATK, Amer- subcontractor to Britain’s BAE Sys- with environmental sustainability, ica’s leading ammunition maker, to tems, which has been selected as a safety and full usability in extreme produce and market state-of-the- key supplier of the ammunition re- temperature zones. art powder and propellant systems for various types of ammunition in quirements of Her Majesty’s Armed Rheinmetall Nitrochemie’s core com- North America to the governments Forces under the MASS framework petencies are the development and and other ammunition producers contract. This framework contract en- production of propellants and propel- under Rheinmetall Nitrochemie li- compasses both practice and service ling charges for large, medium, and ammunition of all calibres and types. cence. ATK has already served as small calibre ammunition as well as Rheinmetall Nitrochemie’s exclusive (MASS stands for “Munitions Acquisi- combustible components such as the tion Supply Solution”.) sales partner in the US since 2005, MCS modular propelling charge sys- securing a number of orders and This long-term supply contract plac- tem for artillery applications. es Rheinmetall Nitrochemie at the With annual sales of around € 100 forefront of the European military pro- million, Rheinmetall Nitrochemie has Gaining ground pellants and powder industry. For the plants in Aschau, Germany and Wim- British armed forces, it means signifi- mis, Switzerland; the company simul- in the US market cant cost savings as well as a secure taneously serves as the Propellants supply of consistently high-quality division of the Rheinmetall group’s development contracts from the US ammunition. defence arm, whose 9,000 employ- armed forces. In the medium term, The order is the fruit of close coop- ees generate annual sales of € 1.8 Rheinmetall Nitrochemie plans to eration between Rheinmetall Nitroche- billion. establish its own facility for powder mie and BAE Systems, which already BAE Systems is a world leader in the processing in the US in cooperation dates back eight years. Produced in defence technology and aviation sec- with ATK. state-of-the-art facilities, Rheinmetall tor, supplying a wide array of solutions Owing to their special character- Nitrochemie products meet the high- for ground, air and naval applica- istics, Rheinmetall Nitrochemie est standards of quality. The armed tions. Employing a global workforce propellants achieve a significant in- forces of numerous Nato nations place of 105,000, the company has annual crease in end-product performance their trust in the company’s products. sales of around € 21 billion. coupled with improved environ- mental compatibility and usability in extreme temperature zones. The Since its market launch in 2002, Rheinmetall Nitrochemie group is Mass becoming the Mass has attracted orders from nine jointly owned by Rheinmetall AG of nations for a total of 130 launchers for Germany and RUAG of Switzerland. new Nato standard 15 different classes of naval vessels. Rheinmetall Nitrochemie’s core Around the world, this state-of-the-art competencies include the devel- Düsseldorf. Public Works and Gov- system protects patrol boats, mine opment and production of propel- ernment Services Canada has con- hunters, corvettes, and frigates. In lants and propelling charges for tracted Rheinmetall Defence to equip winning this important order, Rhein­ military and civil applications. the Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class metall Defence clearly outperformed Besides charge systems and pro- frigates with the Mass (Multi Ammu- its international competitors: The sys- pelling powder for small, medium nition Softkill System) naval counter- tem is now well on the way to becom- and large calibre ammunition, the measures system. Under Canada’s ing the new Nato standard. company makes combustible cast Felex frigate modernization pro- Guided missiles pose a constant parts, e.g. for Rheinmetall’s modu- gramme, a total of 12 frigates will be threat to naval vessels and civilian lar propelling charge system, the equipped with Mass as part of Proj- shipping. Mass protects ships from MCS. With locations in Aschau, ect Shield. Deliveries will take place attacks with advanced, sensor-guid- Germany and Wimmis, Switzerland, during the 2010-2014 timeframe. ed munitions on the high seas and in Rheinmetall Nitrochemie is simulta- Rheinmetall Defence’s ship protec- coastal waters as well as from asym- neously the Propellants Division of tion specialist based in Fronau, Ger- metric terrorist-type threats. If the the Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall many is the prime contractor and will ship is attacked, Mass fires decoy Defence Group, whose 9,000 em- conduct the work with Rheinmetall ammunition diverting the incoming ployees generate annual sales of Canada Inc. missile from its intended target. E 1.9 billion. Newsline 13

PROTECTING FORWARD OPERATING BASES: The European Defence Agency, EDA, has contracted with Rheinmetall and its partners in Germany and France to create a demonstrator system for protecting military assets and installations in a multinational context. Standing for “Future Interoperability of Camp Protection Systems”, the Franco-German FICAPS project seeks to develop methods and means to harmonize semi-static and mobile protection systems for the combined (multi­national) protection of co-located sections, camps and critical infrastructure. Development of a common system architecture for linking various semi-static and/or mobile protection systems will enable better cooperation between the armed forces of different nations, thus fostering greater interoperability. Interoperability of equipment and systems has emerged as a critical factor in coalition operations. After all, in this era of international conflict management and intervention, a growing number of mis- sions involve troops from more than one country. Having embarked on national programmes to develop systems for protect- ing military camps and semi-static bases, Germany and France agreed back in 2005 to launch a bilateral project to promote European interoperability of these systems. Adopting a “system of systems” approach, FICAPS will draw on national assets to implement a European protection system demonstrator featuring interoperable capabilities for defending facilities such as forward operating bases. The programme will involve increased sharing of human and technological resources in a joint or even combined framework. The Rheinmetall consortium has been given a three-year processing period to complete this task. The French and German governments have assigned coordination of contractor activities to EDA in Brussels. The award of this contract brings to a successful conclusion a three-year preparation and harmonization phase worth a total of E8 million.

Operating Positions or Strong Points dian requirements. The partner is PSA reduces across the spectrum of deployed op- Aeronautics Ltd. of Israel. erations. Rheinmetall Canada will also de- The PSA consists primarily of an liver technical solutions, namely a IED strikes air vehicle platform (aerostat) and of real-time sensor exploitation capa- Québec/Düsseldorf. ­Rheinmetall an electro-optical sensor operating bility with the associated software Canada Inc. has been awarded a at an altitude of 300 metres above and hardware components. This $13.6M contract for the supply of ground. Each PSA also includes a will enable the exploitation and in- five Persistent Surveillance Systems tether, a mooring system, and an op- teroperability of the PSA with other on Aerostats (PSA) to the Canadian eration shelter. sensors. This software solution is a Forces. With its long-range, 360o Rheinmetall Canada is the prime Rheinmetall Canada existing product surveillance capability, the PSA will contractor for this project and will which will be tailored to meet the PSA help reduce the occurrences of Impro- provide all of the project manage- requirements. The PSA also has great vised Explosive Devices (IED) strikes ment and logistic support from its growth potential for both military in Afghanistan. The PSA system will facilities located in Saint-Jean-sur- and civilian applications in Canada. provide the ability to protect soldiers Richelieu, Quebec. The support pro- Rheinmetall Canada is therefore con- against IEDs with the provision of per- vided will include training, technical tributing a Canadian content of high sistent wide area observation, detec- publications, and life cycle support value on this project and will help tion, identification, and monitoring activities, thus ensuring that the PSA sustain high technology employment at Forward Operating Bases, Forward product will meet the specific Cana- in the Canadian defence sector. 14 Newsline

Rheinmetall Defence awarded service provider contract for the German Bundeswehr Better ISR capabilities in Afghanistan Koblenz/Düsseldorf. Rheinmetall De- Rheinmetall Defence and its partner along with Rheinmetall our operation- fence and the German Federal Office of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will pro- ally proven UAV systems to the Ger- Defense Technology and Procurement vide IAI’s Heron Male (Medium Altitude man Armed Forces. Our fruitful coop- (Bundesamt für Wehrtechnik und Be- Long Endurance) UAV system, including eration with Rheinmetall allows for schaffung – BWB) signed a service full in-theatre logistical and mainte- the integration of the two companies’ provider contract to provide the Ger- nance services performed by Rheinmet- capabilities to the benefit of both of man Bundeswehr with intelligence, all Defence. Missions of the UAV-System our customers, and presents new mar- surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) will be performed and controlled by keting opportunities of UAVs and other capabilities through the deployment Bundeswehr personnel. airborne systems.” of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) “Following the deployment of Rhein­ The Heron UAV can carry a wide system. This bridges the gap prior to metall’s KZO tactical UAV system by the variety of sensors and information the “Saateg (System zur Abbildenden German Army in Afghanistan earlier this systems for gathering data for intelli- Aufklärung in der Tiefe des Einsatzge- year, Saateg is set to make another im- gence analysis to protect the friendly bietes)” acquisition programme. Un- portant contribution to protecting our forces during operations in theatre. der the current Depending on its multimillion-euro mission configu- contract, the ration, the sensor Bundeswehr will package provided lease the UAV sys- to the German tem for one year Armed Forces in- with an option for cludes a day/night a two year-exten- electro-optical sion. and SAR payload. This Saateg In- By utilizing satel- terim Solution pro- lite communica- gramme will signif- tions the system icantly contribute covers the whole to comprehensive area of operations situational aware- of the German ness within the Rheinmetall Defence and its partner Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will provide ISAF contingent. scope of networked IAI’s Heron Male (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) UAV system, including full in- With a wingspan command and con- theatre logistical and maintenance services performed by Rheinmetall Defence. of 16.6 meters and trol in Northern Af- a takeoff weight of ghanistan, a region for which Germany soldiers and their allies as they carry 1,200 kg, the Heron can reach an alti- is responsible, by providing wide area out their vital mission”, declares Heinz tude of 30,000 feet and can loiter for real-time reconnaissance and surveil- Dresia, Member of the Executive Board of over 30 hours. lance data for German ISAF (Interna- Rheinmetall Defence, adding that “Rhein­ The Canadian, Australian and French tional Security Assistance Force) troops. metall’s responsibility for performing Armed Forces are already relying on Compared to UAV systems currently in the complete package of service, repairs the Heron as one of their main ISR service with the Bundeswehr, the UAV and maintenance for the Saateg system sources in Afghanistan. system to be deployed is capable of positions us as a competent full-service All logistical and maintenance ser- covering a substantially larger foot- supplier of logistic services in the field vices for the German Heron system will print, while its high-performance sen- of aerial reconnaissance systems.” be performed by Rheinmetall Defence, sors can provide reconnaissance data Itzhak Nissan, President and CEO which will operate a 24/7 maintenance at even severe weather conditions. of IAI, said: “We are proud to provide and support centre in the theatre.

Procurement of this new ammunition positions at a safe standoff without en- Rheinmetall wins technology bridges a significant gap for dangering friendly forces. With a view to the Bundeswehr, one of Rheinmetall’s current and future operational scenari- big ammo order most important reference customers. os, Rheinmetall sees significant market Düsseldorf/Koblenz. The German Thanks to special handling features, the potential for the new ammunition in a Bundeswehr­ has awarded a major con- DM 121 offers major advantages with re- number of nations whose artillery forces tract for artillery ammunition to the Düs- gard to operating safety and reliability. deploy 155mm 39-/52 cal. artillery sys- seldorf-based Rheinmetall group. Worth Made possible by Rheinmetall’s newly tems, especially users of PzH 2000 and around € 63 million and set to run until developed Rh26 insensitive explosive, M109 self-propelled howitzers and Rhein­ 2014, the order encompasses 30,000 this feature places the new round on metall’s RWG-52 wheeled howitzer. rounds of high explosive 155mm ammu- the global cutting edge of artillery shell BWB’s decision to source ammunition nition, type DM 121. The Federal Agency technology. It also makes an important followed a customer product manage- for Defence Technology and Equipment contribution to force protection. ment process with an international mar- (BWB) in Koblenz announced the order Owing to its 30 km-range (with maxi- ket review and test campaign to evaluate on 20 March 2009, following approval mum charge load) and ability to pen- competing products. Rheinmetall’s DM by the Budget & Appropriations Com- etrate bunkers, this ammunition is 121 HE round proved to be the best choice mittee of the German Parliament. suitable for engaging hardened enemy both technically and economically. Newsline 15 Copyright: ARGE F125

By April 2012 – including earlier or- The combination of a dynamic gun MLG 27 for the ders – Rheinmetall will have supplied carriage, high-precision optics and the German Navy with a total of 99 highly advanced ammunition technol- light naval guns for various classes of ogy assures effective engagement of new F125 frigates surface combatants. Since its interna- light, agile surface targets in all sorts Düsseldorf. Rheinmetall Defence tional market breakthrough in 2007, of scenarios. has booked an order from the Ger- three foreign governments have or- The MLG 27 can be installed on prac- man Navy for another twelve MLG 27 dered 49 of these guns, some of which tically any surface combatant with- light naval guns. Four new F125-class are already entering service. out penetrating the deck. The sys- ­frigates will each be equipped with This state-of-the-art 27mm naval tem can be remotely operated from a two new MLG 27 guns. Another four weapon system provides navies with a command unit, and is equipped with will be integrated into the German reliable self-defence capability in new day/night target tracking sensors Navy’s new combat supply ship, the operational scenarios such as coun- which permit automatic tracking of Bonn. The frigates will be delivered terterrorism, combating piracy and targets as well as manual control of starting in 2014. stopping smugglers. the system.

Major milestone: Rheinmetall Defence wins contract for high-tech infantry system IdZ-ES now goes into preproduction Düsseldorf/Bremen. The German a first step in meeting an urgent opera- contract has just been awarded. Based government has contracted with Rhein­ tional requirement. In the face of stiff on this preproduction system, proof of metall Defence of Düsseldorf to manu- national and international competition, producibility is to be presented at the facture a preproduction version of the Rheinmetall won the order to design the beginning of 2011, a key prerequisite for company’s “Future Soldier – Expanded “Expanded System” in mid 2006. The the start of full-scale serial production System”, or IdZ-ES. The order represents new version is intended to eliminate in 2012. The award of the preproduc- a major milestone on the path to equip- certain deficiencies identified in the tion contract thus constitutes a sig- ping the Bundeswehr with this state-of- basic system, particularly with regard nificant step toward equipping German the-art infantry system. A contract cov- to command and control capabilities infantrymen with a groundbreaking ering the multi-million euro order has and combat effectiveness. system that will substantially enhance now been signed at the Federal Agency But IdZ-ES is more than a mere add-on the combat effectiveness of the coun- for Defence Technology and Procure- or extension of the basic system. Based try’s armed forces. ment (BWB) in Koblenz. Rheinmetall’s on an expanded user requirements pro- An outstanding feature of the IdZ-ES Defence Electronic division has thus file and new findings resulting from -ex is its comprehensive approach, which scored a significant new success in the tensive trials, it really represents a new takes full account of the complex op- process of creating IdZ-ES, the world’s system in its own right. After supply- erational requirements army planners most advanced infantry system. ing system demonstrators in 2008 as now impose on modern soldier sys- The “Expanded System” shares the agreed, knowledge gained during the tems. IdZ-ES is designed to bring a 10- same origins as the basic “Future Sol- now-completed risk reduction phase man infantry section and its vehicle dier” system that preceded it, which flowed into the specifications for the into the command loop of network- the Bundeswehr procured in 2005 as preproduction system, for which the enabled operations. A0028e0310_Mout-Simu195x297.qxd 04.03.2010 15:31 Uhr Seite 1

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Realistic battlefield conditions, a thinking “enemy” and an objective After Action Review are the basis for training soldiers, leaders and units to win the battle. A Combat Training Center combines weapon effects simulators with the proven high performance information technology. The result: realistic battlefield stress, the “fog of war” and battle outcomes that depend on skill, tactics and combined arms teamwork. Rheinmetall Defence offers a broad range of simulation and training systems. Even exercises lasting several days can completely be examined and analyzed with our most modern systems and realtime computer technology. More information at: www.rheinmetall-defence.com

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