Rheinmetall opens F-35 factory in Weeze: 400 new jobs until 2026!

Rheinmetall opens F-35 factory in Weeze: 400 new jobs until 2026!

Rheinmetall has taken a crucial step to support the F-35 program in Weeze, North Rhine-Westphalia. There are currently 200 employees at the location near the airport. By autumn 2026, the workforce is expected to increase to more than 400 employees. In addition, Rheinmetall has concluded a framework contract for 400 F-35 fuselage parts. The production of these parts is gradually raised over a period of 17 to 20 years, which underlines the long -term role of the company in the aviation industry. NRW Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst took part in the construction end celebration and emphasized the importance of transatlantic cooperation between Rheinmetall and US armaments corporations, such as [Bietigheimer Zeitung] (https://www.bietigheimerzeitung.de/inhalt.kampfliten-rheinmetall-startet-als- als-als- als--s-tarnkappenbomber.105569-4710-b12e-362245a0df5f.html) reported.

The construction of a new factory for the production of fuselage departments for the F-35a Lightning II was decided in partnership with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin. This decision was followed by an examination of potential locations throughout Germany. The system will be able to produce at least 400 fuselage parts for Germany and allied nations. The production is planned for 2025, reports Rheinmetall.

technological progress and know-how

Rheinmetall will bring in his experience in the production of complex components and the aviation industry. CEO Armin Papperger emphasized the importance of technology transfer to Germany and the role of North Rhine-Westphalia as a technology location. In particular, the system is equipped with automated manufacturing technologies by Northrop Grumman, which promises progress in production.

The new factory is operated by Rheinmetall Aviation Services GmbH and will include an area of ​​60,000 square meters. This includes not only production facilities, but also logistics, storage and research rooms, as well as training rooms and units for quality control. Lockheed Martins Mike Shoemaker underlined the importance of choosing the location for the German F-35 program.

summarized this project by Rheinmetall shows how important the cooperation between German and American companies is in the defense industry. The expectations for this state -of -the -art production facility are high because it not only contributes to the security of Europe, but will also create a significant number of new jobs in the region. The location in Weeze could therefore play a key role in the future aviation industry and at the same time opens up new markets for Rheinmetall.