Rheinmetall subsidiary relocates U.S. hub to Fairfax

German defense manufacturer and federal contractor Rheinmetall has relocated the headquarters of two of its U.S. subsidiaries to a new, 10,000-square-foot space in Fairfax County.

The move relocated American Rheinmetall Defense and American Rheinmetall Munitions, previously based in Reston and Stafford respectively, to a new office at 2600 Park Tower Drive in Merrifield. Also known as Metro Place II, it is a 250,000-square-foot Class-A office building that offers close proximity to the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metrorail station.

“This move reinforces our brand presence, brings us even closer to key government stakeholders, improves our access to a wonderful human resource talent pool in the region and strengthens our ability to support U.S. defense strategy with speed, innovation and an enduring commitment to being part of the fabric of the U.S. defense industrial base,” American Rheinmetall Defense CEO Stephen Hedger said in a statement.

Rheinmetall did not disclose the financial terms of the lease, its investment in Fairfax County or the number of employees being relocated to the site. An American Rheinmetall Defense spokesperson said the companies began moving into the new space in July and that the move is an ongoing process.

Rheinmetall builds combat vehicles, ground-based defense systems and advanced military weapons and equipment. Its subsidiary, American Rheinmetall Defense, serves as Rheinmetall’s U.S. hub, bringing the company’s products to the U.S. market and supporting Rheinmetall’s family of U.S. companies, including American Rheinmetall Munitions. American Rheinmetall Munitions specializes in producing large- and medium-caliber ammunition, propellants and protection systems for vehicles.

American Rheinmetall Defense also supports defense subsidiary businesses in Michigan, Ohio, Maine and Arkansas.

“This investment strengthens not only our local economy but also the broader national security alliances, and we look forward to supporting Rheinmetall as they continue to grow and build enduring partnerships in the Washington, D.C., region,” Fairfax County Economic Development Authority President and CEO Victor Hoskins said.

Based in Düsseldorf, Germany, Rheinmetall generated 2024 sales equivalent to about $11.3 billion. It employs 40,000 people globally at 174 sites, including nearly 2,000 who work within the defense business across the U.S.