American Rheinmetall backs private investment model to accelerate US defence manufacturing

Published on December 26, 2025

“At American Rheinmetall, that philosophy isn’t new,” said Matt Warnick, CEO of American Rheinmetall. “We don’t wait for government R&D dollars to start moving. We invest first because that’s how we get capability to the Soldier faster.”

The company says it has long funded production lines, technology rigs and factory modernisation before receiving contract awards to shorten development timelines. It adds that this model reduces programme risk and delivers equipment faster than traditional acquisition approaches.

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