US Edition'Turning point': German weapons firm opens Europe's largest munitions plant
The factory aims to produce 350,000 artillery shells annually by 2027 to replenish NATO and German stockpiles amid increased defense efforts after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Rheinmetall has opened Europe's largest ammunition production facility in Northern Germany, with an expected output of 350,000 artillery shells per year by 2027.
- The European Union has been supporting Ukraine against Russia's invasion, amid uncertainty over the US's long-term plans to back Kyiv.
- Germany and other European countries have pledged to increase defense spending and expand their militaries in the coming decade.
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On Russia’s hit list but unshaken: Rheinmetall CEO leads Europe’s defence surge
Despite a foiled assassination plot, Armin Papperger remains calm as Germany’s largest weapons manufacturer ramps up artillery production to counter Russian aggression and bolster NATO’s defenses.
The inauguration with the secretary of the Atlantic Alliance, is the largest ammunition factory in Europe. Under regime, in 2027, it will produce 350 thousand artillery bullets per year
On Wednesday, the Federal Government launched the »New Military Service« and the »National Security Council«, while the Rheinmetall Group opened Europe's largest ammunition plant.
NATO chief hails Rheinmetall factory as European rearmament
Speaking at the opening of Rheinmetall’s new artillery plant in Unterlüß, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte delivered one of his first major speeches since the alliance summit in The Hague, warning that Europe and North America face an era of long-term confrontation with Russia and China – and must answer with cash, capabilities, and industry. “It means a lot to be here because the defence industry in Germany – and across Europe and North Americ…
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