Daily Archives: September 15, 2025

Rheinmetall Will Acquire Naval Vessels Lürssen, Forming a New German Naval Powerhouse

Rheinmetall Will Acquire Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL): Düsseldorf, Germany – September 16, 2025 — In a landmark move set to reshape Europe’s defense industry, Rheinmetall AG has reached a strategic agreement with the Lürssen Group to acquire Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL), a leading military shipbuilder based in Bremen. The acquisition marks Rheinmetall’s official entry into naval shipbuilding, significantly broadening its defense portfolio and positioning the company as a cross-domain defense provider.

Explained: India’s New Defence Procurement Manual 2025: What It Means and Why It Matters

14 September 2025 India’s Ministry of Defence has released a significantly updated version of the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, bringing much-needed reforms to how the Armed Forces handle their operational and maintenance-related purchases. This revised manual, approved on 14 September by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, replaces the previous edition that was in place since 2009.