German Navy to Deploy New MBDA and Rheinmetall Laser Weapon by 2029

On 9 July 2026, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed a contract with the High-Energy Laser Naval Demonstrator Working Group (ARGE HEL) for the development of a high-energy laser weapon system for the German Navy. Rheinmetall press release The ARGE HEL consists of MBDA Deutschland and Rheinmetall Waffe ... The post German Navy to Deploy New MBDA and Rheinmetall Laser Weapon by 2029 appeared first on Naval News.

On 9 July 2026, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed a contract with the High-Energy Laser Naval Demonstrator Working Group (ARGE HEL) for the development of a high-energy laser weapon system for the German Navy. <a href="/manufacturers/rheinmetall" class="manufacturer-link">Rheinmetall</a> press release The ARGE HEL consists of <a href="/manufacturers/mbda" class="manufacturer-link">MBDA</a> Deutschland and Rheinmetall Waffe ... The post German Navy to Deploy New MBDA and Rheinmetall Laser Weapon by 2029 appeared first on Naval News.

This development reflects broader trends in defence procurement and industry consolidation as governments worldwide increase defence spending in response to evolving security threats.

Source: Naval News. Read the full report at https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/07/german-navy-to-deploy-new-mbda-and-rheinmetall-laser-weapon-by-2029/