(FILES) The logo of German weapons producer and automotive supplier Rheinmetall is seen at the company's headquarters during the annual results press conference in Duesseldorf, western Germany, on March 14, 2024. German armsmaker Rheinmetall on July 29, 2026 reported record second-quarter core profit and beat expectations, sending shares in the firm up almost 9 percent. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP via Getty Images)