Rheinmetall takes over NVL

March 4, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić

Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall has completed the company takeover of NVL, the military part of the Lürssen Group.

Following the announcement in September 2025 and the signing of the purchase contract in October 2025, Rheinmetall has now been given all antitrust approvals for the acquisition of NVL, including all its subsidiaries.

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The transition was concluded on 1 March 2026. Both parties have agreed on keeping the purchasing price concealed.

With this significant strategic acquisition, Rheinmetall will be creating a German systems house for the development and manufacture of navy and coastguard vessels, as well as maritime autonomous surface systems.

The company will thus be further expanding its portfolio within the maritime domain and is hence consolidating its position as a comprehensive supplier of defence technology in Germany and Europe, the officials noted.

The current conflict situation reveals that military enforcement capabilities are also becoming increasingly important in the naval sector. Rheinmetall intends to meet the massive increase in demand from naval forces and rising procurement budgets.