Rheinmetall says increasing production of Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) will take time because the United States is rebuilding missile stocks, according to reports citing comments from the company. Rheinmetall said the schedule is linked to how quickly the U.S. replenishes its inventory after drawing down existing munitions. The company also said it is working with Lockheed Martin on expanding ATACMS output. Rheinmetall and Lockheed signed a memorandum of understanding last month that establishes a framework for joint production of the Army’s Tactical Missile Systems.
Across the reports, both outlets describe the same core points: Rheinmetall is coordinating with Lockheed to support ATACMS manufacturing, and near-term increases in output are expected to be gradual due to U.S. stock-rebuilding efforts. Neither source provides specific production timelines, quantities, or contract values in the excerpts provided, focusing instead on the relationship between manufacturing ramp-up and the pace of U.S. replenishment.
