Rheinmetall and MSC have won the auction for Romania’s Mangalia shipyard, with the partners set to pay approximately €138 million jointly. In its 19 October 2026 announcement, Rheinmetall said completion was expected within weeks.
Mangalia is intended to support Rheinmetall’s Naval Systems division in building four vessels ordered by Romania’s government: two offshore patrol vessels measuring 96 metres and two diver support vessels measuring 43 metres. Further naval projects are also envisaged.
The partners plan to accommodate commercial and naval construction at the yard, south of Constanța, serving Romanian and overseas customers. The site would be divided into separate operational areas with designated security zones.
Naval Systems CEO Tim Wagner outlined plans for expansion and modernisation after the acquisition. These include infrastructure development, better conditions for production and adjustments to capacity in line with future needs.
Rheinmetall’s Romanian operations date to 2024, through its Mediaș-based business Rheinmetall Automecanica.
