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Germany's Rheinmetall to start talks on Japan production 'soon': CEO

German defense company Rheinmetall is considering establishing its first defense-related production facility in Japan, potentially through a joint venture with a Japanese company that could facilitate exports.

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This Rheinmetall site in northern Germany contains facilities for developing, manufacturing and testing defense equipment. (Photo by Shogo Akagawa)

SHOGO AKAGAWA

June 19, 2026 13:55 JST

FRANKFURT, Germany -- German arms giant Rheinmetall is weighing options for its first defense-related production facility in Japan, possibly a joint venture with a Japanese company that could lead to exports.

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Germany's Rheinmetall to start talks on Japan production 'soon': CEO

German defense company Rheinmetall is considering establishing its first defense-related production facility in Japan, potentially through a joint venture with a Japanese company that could facilitate exports.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a business decision by a foreign company to explore production opportunities in Japan without taking a stance on the matter. The content is factual and does not exhibit any clear ideological framing or bias.