Significant Sales Growth
Sales grew by around 40% to €2.5 billion, driven mainly by a significant number of truck deliveries in vehicle systems.
Record Order Backlog
The order backlog increased by 41%, reaching almost €52 billion, with more than 50% of the backlog being firm orders.
Strong Defense Segment Performance
Defense growth rate was 55%, with a profitability level of 15.3% EBIT growth, marking Rheinmetall as one of the fastest-growing defense companies in sales and profitability.
Strategic Alliances and Joint Ventures
New alliances with Honeywell and Leonardo have been established, offering significant growth potential in the U.S. and European markets.
Positive Cash Flow Development
Operating free cash flow improved by €221 million, driven by higher customer payments and efficient truck deliveries.