Europe’s defence awakening: how Rheinmetall is scaling for a new era | The Next Big Thing

Europe’s defence landscape is undergoing a historic transformation—and Rheinmetall is at the centre of it. In this episode of The Next Big Thing, hosts Mobeen Tahir and Christopher Gannatti are joined by Dirk Winkels, Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications at Rheinmetall, to explore how the company is responding to unprecedented demand, scaling production, and partnering across the continent. From tanks and drones to digitised vehicles and AI-powered munitions, they unpack Rheinmetall’s growing order book, its role in European defence industrial strategy, and the urgency driving collaboration with companies like Volkswagen, Leonardo, Nokia, and Anduril.