American Rheinmetall has secured a $20.7 million US Army order to manufacture 3,104 MK93 weapon mounts and upgrade 245 existing systems.
The company’s facility in Maine will handle production and modernization work through October 2027, with deliveries scheduled to start in 2026. The contract was awarded through defense contractor ADS and the Defense Logistics Agency. While American Rheinmetall confirmed that the systems will support US Army requirements, it did not disclose the specific vehicles or units that will receive them.
The MK93 is a dual-purpose weapon mount designed to accommodate the M2 heavy machine gun and MK19 40mm automatic grenade launcher. Its soft-mount configuration absorbs a portion of the weapon’s recoil, helping improve stability and firing accuracy.
In 2018, Rheinmetall introduced an MK93 upgrade kit featuring a redesigned internal cradle aimed at reducing recoil and improving accuracy. The modernization package also incorporated a shoulder bar to enhance weapon control and reduce fatigue for gunners during extended operations.
American Rheinmetall Expands US Defense Portfolio
The MK93 order represents one of several recent US defense contracts involving American Rheinmetall as the company continues to expand its domestic manufacturing and military systems capabilities.
In September, the company delivered the first of eight Lynx XM30 prototypes to the US Army for government-led developmental and performance testing. The vehicles are being developed under the Army’s program to replace the M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, with American Rheinmetall leading Team Lynx alongside US industry partners.
Also in September, the US Marine Corps awarded American Rheinmetall a $7.28 million contract for 12 Mission Master SP autonomous unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and five amphibious kits. The systems will support ongoing assessments of autonomous logistics and expeditionary mobility capabilities.
Earlier, in July, the US Army selected American Rheinmetall to provide hybrid-powered autonomous UGVs for logistics missions. The company is collaborating with Harbinger, Forterra, and Primordial Labs on the initiative, highlighting the growing US military focus on autonomous and hybrid-electric ground systems.
