Rheinmetall Algeria
| Company type | Joint venture |
|---|---|
| Industry | Defense, automotive manufacturing |
| Founded | March 2011 |
| Headquarters | Ain Smara, Constantine , Algeria |
Area served | Algeria |
| Products | Military vehicles (Fuchs armored transport vehicles, Boxer 8×8, Gladius 2.0 system) |
| Owner | EDIV (51%), Aabar (24.5%), Ferrostaal (19.5%), Rheinmetall (5%) |
Rheinmetall Algeria is a producer of military vehicles located in Constantine, Algeria.
History
Established in March 2011, Rheinmetall Algeria represents a collaborative enterprise involving the German defense corporations Rheinmetall and Ferrostaal, alongside the Algerian government-supported automotive development organization EDIV. The company's headquarters are situated in Ain Smara, close to Constantine. The ownership structure consists of 51% held by EDIV, 24.5% by the Emirati investment firm Aabar, 19.5% by Ferrostaal, and 5% by Rheinmetall.
The partnership's objective is to develop a manufacturing plant dedicated to producing Fuchs armored transport vehicles, with a production goal of 1,200 units over a decade. Essential parts are sourced from Germany.
Models
- Fuchs II 6×6 variant, powered by engines produced locally by MTU in Oued Hmimine, Constantine.
- Boxer 8×8 model, which commenced production following the launch of the Fuchs II in 2015. The Algerian National People's Army (ANP) received a prototype that year and displayed it during the parade on January 31, 2018. Production is anticipated to reach up to 500 units by 2023, with engines also manufactured domestically by MTU.
- Gladius 2.0 (IdZ-ES) Future Soldier system featuring modular components such as Argus designed to improve soldier effectiveness while minimizing carried weight.