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Rheinmetall Defense Makes Strategic Acquisition of U.K.’s EM Digital

Friday, September 7th, 2012

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Rheinmetall Defense aims to expand its global naval presence with the takeover of the stabilized weapon platform activities of Britain’s EM Digital making it a significant strategic acquisition. The acquisition reinforces the Düsseldorf-based Group’s portfolio of advanced naval systems and equipment and reflects Rheinmetall’s quest for global leadership in innovative high-tech solutions for naval weapon stations. The new subsidiary, Rheinmetall Advanced Stabilized Platforms (RASP) of London, possesses cutting-edge expertise and an extensive range of stabilization technology products. Rheinmetall holds a 51…

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