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.