# Rheinmetall completes acquisition of NVL from Lürssen Group

Rheinmetall has completed the acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) and all its subsidiaries, creating a German systems house for navy and coastguard vessels. The deal closed on 1 March 2026 after receiving antitrust approvals.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-03-02
- Where: Bremen-Vegesack, Germany
- Status: completed
- Products: navy and coastguard vessels, maritime autonomous surface systems
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Rheinmetall](https://endata.com/companies/2541.md) (acquirer)
- [Naval Vessels Lürssen](https://endata.com/companies/81707.md) (target)

## Sources

- [marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/german-navy-system-house-to-be-established-rheinmetall-takes-over-nvl-ce7e5cdcde81f323), 2026-03-02: "We are happy about the successful finalisation of the transaction."

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