Aviation systems

Rheinmetall has extensive experience in the aviation business for civil, commercial and military requirements. Rheinmetall offers a wide array of state-of-the-art products for the aircraft market, ranging from smart airport solutions and drone defence to air start units, and also includes spare parts services, and complex technical publications and logistics engineering services. 

Rheinmetall has also been a partner to the German Air Force for decades, providing support for the CH-53G fleet, including maintenance and repair bays, helicopter ground handling, logistics, spare parts management, fleet management and the operation of training centres. From 2025, Rheinmetall will produce F-35A fuselage centre sections for one of the world's most advanced fighter aircraft in Germany.