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ERC System x Rheinmetall x NRW

Rheinmetall, ERC System, and the State of North Rhine-Westphalia signed an MOU at ILA Berlin 2026 to establish production of the Victor U250 heavy-lift drone in NRW, combining ERC's eVTOL technology with Rheinmetall's defense manufacturing capabilities.

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Type
manufacturing
Status
Announcedjust announced
Announced
2026-06-10
4 months ago
Active for
4 months

Who’s involved

ERC Systemtechnology provider

ERC System is a Munich-based advanced air mobility startup developing hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft for defense, medical transport, and critical logistics missions. The company launched [Victor](/models/erc-victor), a heavy-lift uncrewed cargo drone capable of transporting 250 kg over 300 km, targeting first deliveries in 2028. ERC System has partnered with Rheinmetall and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia to industrialize the Victor U250 for military resupply.

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Off-registry parties

  • Rheinmetall · manufacturer
  • State of North Rhine-Westphalia · other

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Sources (1)

  1. https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/media/news-watch/news/2026/06/2026-06-10-rheinmetall-erc-system-and-nrw-sign-mou-for-heavy-lift-drones

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