United States & Rheinmetall

United States: The U.S. pushed for increased European Union — European defense spending and burden-sharing, while Trump's confrontational style strained alliances. The summit highlighted America's shifting focus toward Asia.

Rheinmetall: Rheinmetall partnered with Lockheed Martin to produce ATACMS missiles in Germany, boosting its defense portfolio.

United States: The U.S. government supported the agreement, which strengthens transatlantic defense cooperation and maintains Lockheed Martin's production in Arkansas.

Rheinmetall: Rheinmetall will host the first ATACMS production facility outside the U.S. at its Unterluess site, enhancing its role in European defense and creating new capabilities.