Panattoni and Rheinmetall are constructing a large logistics and training center for the defense sector at the former Kassel-Calden airport. The project is part of the new „Defence Hub Nordhessen“, in which the state of Hesse and Rheinmetall are investing a three-digit million-euro sum to develop the region into a center for modern military technology.
Key Facts Panattoni Logistics Center and Rheinmetall:
- Project partners: Panattoni Germany and Rheinmetall Immobilien GmbH
- Location: Former Kassel-Calden Airport („Defence Hub Nordhessen“)
- Area: Approximately 38,000 m² total usable area (approx. 31,100 m² logistics center, approx. 6,900 m² training center)
- Jobs: Up to 200 new jobs in the future
- Schedule: Construction starts on December 1, 2026, with planned completion on June 30, 2027 (approx. 7 months of construction time)
- Function: Material and assembly knots, as well as a training facility for working on technical components
Strategic expansion at the Nordhessen site
As the company reports, a large logistics and training center is being created on the site of the former Kassel-Calden airport. The project is considered one of Panattoni’s most significant infrastructure projects in Germany. According to the company, the complex covers a total area of approximately 38,000 square meters: approximately 31,100 square meters are dedicated to the logistics hub for warehousing and handling, while another 6,900 square meters are used for training and the work on technical components. According to Rheinmetall, up to 200 jobs are expected to be created at the new location. Current developments show that construction is scheduled to begin in early December 2026, with a planned completion in the summer of 2027.
Efficiency and high safety standards at the forefront
The project developer Panattoni emphasizes that the defense sector places particularly high demands on speed, precision, and safety. A key aspect is close cooperation with authorities and local partners to significantly accelerate the approval processes. According to Rheinmetall, they have found a partner in Panattoni who understands their goals and acts in a solution-oriented manner. The nearly seven-month construction period requires strict and forward-looking management.
A boost for the region
What is particularly striking is the integration of the project into the regional overall development plan: The center forms a core element of the new „Defence Hub Nordhessen“. As the participants point out, Rheinmetall and the Hessian state government are jointly investing a three-digit million-euro sum to specifically establish Kassel as a location for defense technology, innovation, and economic growth.