DUESSELDORF, Germany, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Rheinmetall

is in talks with ‌satellite maker OHB about ​a

satellite project for the German ‍armed forces, a ⁠person ⁠familiar

with the talks told Reuters on ‌Monday, boosting ​OHB's stock.

Germany's OHB confirmed in a statement ⁠only that ‍it ​was in

discussions with Rheinmetall on joint bids for unspecified ‍state

orders.

"OHB confirms ongoing talks with the Rheinmetall Group

regarding a cooperation for participation in possible ​public

procurement ‍processes," it said.

The Financial Times first reported ​on the talks.

OHB shares surged more than 26% to a record high as of 1338

GMT.