Rheinmetall teams with South Korea to develop cheap anti‑glide‑bomb missilesExecutive summary: Rheinmetall announced a joint development programme with South Korea’s LIG Defence & Aerospace to create low‑cost guided missiles for destroying hostile glide bombs. The partnership expands Rheinmetall’s missile portfolio and opens a new market in Asia, potentially increasing defence export revenue. Rheinmetall, LIG Defence & Aerospace, South Korean government. Further joint design work, possible procurement contracts, and regulatory reviews for export.Rheinmetall announced a joint development programme with South Korea’s LIG Defence & Aerospace to create low‑cost guided missiles for destroying hostile glide bombs. The news was published by Handelsblatt on 15 June 2026. The initiative expands Rheinmetall’s missile portfolio and targets Asian defence markets. No financial terms were disclosed.Connected developmentsRheinmetall to jointly produce guided missiles with South Korean partnersRheinmetall worries about German‑French tank projectRüstungsindustrie: Rheinmetall sorgt sich um deutsch-französisches PanzerprojektOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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