Rheinmetall and EM&E Present Spanish-Led Alternative for SILAM Rocket Launcher Programme

Rheinmetall and EM&E Group alternative to Spanish SILAM programme

EM&E Group and Rheinmetall Expal Munitions, the Spanish subsidiary of Rheinmetall, have submitted their joint proposal to the Ministry of Defence for the SILAM High Mobility Rocket Launcher System (Sistema Lanzador de Alta Movilidad), representing a national alternative to the existing programme. With the goal of defining a viable Spanish solution in the shortest possible time, the joint venture formed by both companies has maintained intense an…

Rheinmetall and EM&E present Spanish-led alternative for SILAM rocket launcher programme

To this end, the joint venture has worked in close and continuous coordination with the Directorate General of Armament and Material of the State Secretariat for Defence. This cooperation enabled a detailed assessment of operational requirements and existing capabilities to ensure alignment with Spain’s strategic interests.     As a result, the UTE SILAM joint venture has submitted a phased development proposal for a fully national rocket artill…

Rheinmetall and EM&E Group show national alternative to Spanish SILAM programme

Madrid/Düsseldorf, 14 January 2026 – EM&E Group and Rheinmetall Expal Munitions, the Spanish subsidiary of Rheinmetall, have submitted their joint proposal to the Ministry of Defence for the SILAM High Mobility Rocket Launcher System (Sistema Lanzador de Alta Movilidad), representing a national alternative to the existing programme.  With the goal of defining a viable Spanish solution in the shortest possible time, the joint venture formed by bo…