WEAPONS (AMMUNITION-EXPLOSIVES)

Germany | Ahead Ammunition

The 35 mm Ahead system uses programmable ammunition with tungsten sub-projectiles for high kill probability against fast aerial targets. The system calculates optimal detonation timing for precise engagements.

Germany | FAPDS Ammunition

FAPDS-T (Frangible Armour-Piercing Discarding Sabot-Tracer) is designed for infantry fighting vehicles, optimized for defeating armored targets with high accuracy and efficiency through its frangible tungsten core.

Germany | FAP Ammunition

FAP (Frangible Armour Piercing) rounds are multi-purpose ammunition for fighter aircraft, designed to penetrate and disintegrate into a cascade of fragments for effective air-to-ground and air-to-air targeting.

Germany | APFSDS-T Ammunition

The APFSDS-T round (armour-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot-tracer) is a high-penetration ammunition used for engaging ground targets and aircraft, with a tungsten core optimized for long-range accuracy.

Germany | Illumination & Signalling

Rheinmetall’s illumination and signaling devices cater to military and law enforcement needs, offering reliable visual and infrared signaling options, including the MITHRAS handheld rocket family compliant with STANAG 4497 standards.

Germany | Mechanical Fuses

Mechanical fuses, used mainly in 40 mm rounds, incorporate pyrotechnic self-destruction to ensure no unexploded ordnance remains on the battlefield. They meet rigorous safety and functional requirements.

Germany | Generator-Activated Systems

This fuse technology uses a recoil generator to produce energy during launch, storing it in an electronic unit for reliable activation. It is used in high-velocity projectiles for military applications.

Germany | Battery-Activated Fuse Systems

Battery-activated fuses are designed for missile systems, such as TOW and Dragon warheads, providing reliable energy for detonation and ensuring enhanced functionality in missile applications.

Germany | Piezo-Activated Fuse Systems

Piezo-activated fuses withstand up to 100,000 g of shock stress, are used in shaped charge projectiles, and feature independent safety systems, making them versatile and reliable for military use.

Germany | 120 mm PELE Tank Ammunition

The 120 mm PELE is an inert round with no explosive content, ensuring safe handling. Upon impact, the low-density material within the projectile compresses, causing the warhead to burst and releasing fragments in the round’s trajectory, particularly effective for semi-hard targets. PELE can be retrofitted into multipurpose or armor-piercing rounds.

Germany | 120 mm KE DM63 / DM53 A1 Tank Ammunition

The DM 63 and its upgraded version, DM 53 A1, are temperature-independent tank ammunition featuring TIPS (Temperature-Independent Propulsion System), maintaining consistent ballistic characteristics across a wide range of temperatures. This new generation boasts increased accuracy and reduced barrel wear and can be used in various climatic zones and with any 120mm smoothbore tank gun.

Germany | 120 mm HE DM 11 Tank Ammunition

The DM 11 is a 120 mm high-explosive tank round with a time-delay fuse that supports infantry by targeting lightly fortified positions and armored vehicles. Its electronic module allows programming to detonate at an optimal time in the flight path, maximizing impact either above, in front, or inside a target.

Germany | PELE Ammunition

PELE (penetrator with enhanced lateral effect) is an automatic cannon ammunition without a fuse or explosive, relying on material density differences to fragment upon impact, providing high lethality and safety for training.

Germany | 40 mm Smoke Protection System ROSY_L

The ROSY_L system provides protection for military and civilian vehicles, generating dynamic smoke screens within one second for large-area, multispectral line-of-sight disruption. It shields even moving vehicles from surprise attacks and ambushes.

Germany | Practice Cartridges

Rheinmetall’s 40-mm practice cartridges match the ballistic characteristics of service ammunition, allowing realistic training experiences. They comply with modern training requirements and enable operators to "train as they fight."