• Rheinmetall signs multi-year contract to supply hand grenades to the Dutch Army
DÜSSELDORF, Germany – Technology group Rheinmetall has signed a multi-year framework contract with the Dutch armed forces to produce and supply hand grenades.
The agreement, valued in the double-digit million-euro range, covers approximately 15 different types of grenades and will run for an initial term of five years.
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What is new?
Rheinmetall has secured a new framework contract for the production and delivery of hand grenades for the Dutch Army. This agreement enables the Dutch military to procure various types of hand grenades flexibly, according to its requirements, over the contract’s duration. The deal follows previous framework contracts between Rheinmetall and the Netherlands for 155mm artillery and 40mm ammunition.
Key Details
The contract has an initial term of five years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. It covers the delivery of approximately 15 different types of hand grenades, with a total value in a double-digit million-euro range. The grenades will be manufactured at Rheinmetall’s plants in Trittau and Silberhütte, Germany, and in Schwanenstadt, Austria. The company stated the products are in accordance with the latest safety and quality requirements.
Context and Impact
This agreement is one of a series of contracts between Rheinmetall and the Netherlands, reinforcing a long-standing cooperation in defense technology. “This contract highlights the confidence which our Dutch partners have in Rheinmetall’s capabilities and reliability as a leading European systems provider in the field of ammunition,” said Robbin Reijm, Rheinmetall’s Sales Director for the Benelux countries. The contract is expected to enhance the operational readiness and training of the Dutch armed forces while strengthening Rheinmetall’s industrial base at several European sites.
About this company
Rheinmetall is a German defense and automotive technology group that produces military vehicles, air-defense systems, munitions, and sensors. The DĂĽsseldorf-based corporation operates a broad production network and is a key partner for many European armed forces in ensuring the long-term supply of ammunition.
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