Overview

• NVL told employees it is intensifying discussions with potential partners on a possible consolidation of its naval business.
• Multiple outlets, including Hartpunkt and Bild, reported that Rheinmetall is considering acquiring Lürssen’s military shipyards.
• NVL said it will inform staff if the talks produce a concrete result, and it did not name any specific counterparties.
• Rheinmetall has not confirmed the reports, with CEO Armin Papperger saying the company comments only when decisions exist and noting general interest in portfolio expansion.
• Rheinmetall does not build ships but supplies the navy with systems such as ship guns and laser modules.