German Defense Giant Rheinmetall May Take Over VW Factory to Make Tanks
Rheinmetall is considering acquiring one of Volkswagen's soon-to-be idle plants, part of a broader rearmament in Europe.
Germany's Largest Defense Contractor—Which Has Tripled In Value Since Trump's Election—Wants To Convert Idle VW Plants Into Tank Factories
Rheinmetall, Germany’s largest defense contractor, is looking to take over idle Volkswagen plants to expand its production capacity as Europe ramps up military spending. The company has tripled in ...
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Have You Ever Wanted to Take a Ride in a German Tiger Tank? Now May Be Your Chance!
If you’ve ever wanted to take a ride in a World War II-era German Tiger I tank, now may be your chance. The Tank Museum is ...
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Goodbye, old tightwad Germany. Berlin approves an epic spending spree for everything from tanks to tunnels
Shares of German weapons company Rheinmetall, maker of the Leopard 2 main battle tank, are up 200 per cent in the past year and rose again Tuesday, reaching a new high. Eric Reguly: Germany to ...
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Germany votes for defence spending reform
Germany have voted to upend enduring limits on government borrowing, which will lead to a surge in defence spending.
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German Steel: Why the Leopard and Marder IFV Dominate the Battlefield
Germany’s Leopard Main Battle Tank (MBT) and Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) exemplify cutting-edge armored warfare.