Partnership
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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- manufacturing
- Status
- Announcedjust announced
- Announced
- 2026-06-104 months ago
- Active for
- 4 months
Who’s involved
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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- Rheinmetall · manufacturer
- State of North Rhine-Westphalia · other
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