Rheinmetall
[ACTIVE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Dusseldorf, Germany · Est. 1889 · 2 models registered · 14 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Rheinmetall: 2 models, 14 deployments across 6 regions. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Dusseldorf, Germany
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Rheinmetall is a Dusseldorf-based German defense and automotive group developing the Mission Master family of Autonomous Uncrewed Ground Systems (A-UGS). The Mission Master SP is a fully electric, compact UGV designed for forward and last-mile resupply, casualty evacuation, and reconnaissance missions. Rheinmetall was awarded a multimillion-dollar contract by the Japanese Ministry of Defence to supply a fleet of autonomous UGVs, and the Mission Master is in active use with military forces.
Clean safety record across 14 verified deployments. Strong deployment footprint with 6 operational sites across 14 countries. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
- DEFENSE
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Rheinmetall.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Chairman of the Executive Board
Founding Team
sole · no longer at company
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Kraken x RheinmetallJul 1, 2026
MOST RECENT · Kraken x Rheinmetall · 2026-07-01 · with Kraken Technology Group · JUST ANNOUNCED
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- Mission Master SP at Sweden[OPERATIONAL]
Sweden · Apr 7, 2022
- Mission Master SP at Estonia[OPERATIONAL]
Estonia · Jul 31, 2023
- Mission Master SP at Netherlands[OPERATIONAL]
Netherlands · Jan 1, 2018
- Mission Master SP at Canada[OPERATIONAL]
Canada · Jun 1, 2024
- Mission Master SP at Hungary[OPERATIONAL]
Hungary · Jan 1, 2022
- Mission Master SP at United Kingdom[OPERATIONAL]
United Kingdom · Jun 1, 2024
- Mission Master SP at Troia and Sesimbra, Portugal[PILOT]
Troia and Sesimbra, Portugal · Nov 18, 2025
- Mission Master SP at Portugal[PILOT]
Portugal · Nov 18, 2025
- Mission Master SP at Fort Clinton, Ohio, USA[PILOT]
Fort Clinton, Ohio, USA · Feb 1, 2024
- Mission Master SP at Queensland, Australia[PILOT]
Queensland, Australia · Jul 1, 2023
- Mission Master SP at Twentynine Palms, California, USA[PILOT]
Twentynine Palms, California, USA · Oct 1, 2023
- Mission Master SP at Germany[PILOT]
Germany · Jan 1, 2024
- Mission Master SP at Japan[PILOT]
Japan · Jan 1, 2025
- Mission Master SP at London, United Kingdom[ANNOUNCED]
London, United Kingdom · Sep 9, 2025
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Rheinmetall?
Rheinmetall is a Dusseldorf-based German defense and automotive group developing the Mission Master family of Autonomous Uncrewed Ground Systems (A-UGS). The Mission Master SP is a fully electric, compact UGV designed for forward and last-mile resupply, casualty evacuation, and reconnaissance missions. Rheinmetall was awarded a multimillion-dollar contract by the Japanese Ministry of Defence to supply a fleet of autonomous UGVs, and the Mission Master is in active use with military forces.
What does Rheinmetall make?
Rheinmetall has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Rheinmetall Lynx, Mission Master SP (Rheinmetall builds physical robots).
Who competes with Rheinmetall?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Rheinmetall building in the same form factors include Teledyne FLIR, BAE Systems, Elbit Systems, Milrem Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Rheinmetall?
Armin Papperger is the ceo of Rheinmetall, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Rheinmetall headquartered?
Rheinmetall is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Where does Rheinmetall operate robots?
Rheinmetall operates 14 verified deployments, including at Sweden, Estonia, Troia and Sesimbra, Portugal.
How many robots has Rheinmetall deployed?
DEPLOY has 14 verified Rheinmetall deployments on record at sites including Sweden, Estonia, Troia and Sesimbra, Portugal. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Rheinmetall a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Rheinmetall ranks in roughly the top under 1% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Rheinmetall founded?
Rheinmetall was founded in 1889.
Is Rheinmetall safe?
Rheinmetall has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.