"The Rheinmetall arms manufacturer opened a new factory at its existing site in Unterluss in northern Germany on Wednesday, boasting that once it reaches capacity it could become Europe's biggest munitions production factility. CEO Armin Papperberger said that the production of 155 mm caliber artillery shells would be progressively ramped up, to reach 350,000 units per year by 2027. These artillery shells are in particular demand and short supply in Ukraine,"
"According to Rheinmetall, the company invested roughly 500 million (roughly $580 million) in this new facility and another that will focus on rocket motors. The company's site in Unterluss already includes other smaller areas for artillery production and for the production of Puma tanks, as well as a large firing range. "With this we're opening a new chapter both in our company's history and that of our site at Unterluss with regard to artillery production," Papperberger said."
Rheinmetall opened a new munitions factory at its Unterluss site in northern Germany and plans to scale 155 mm artillery shell production to 350,000 units annually by 2027. The shells are in high demand due to shortages linked to the conflict in Ukraine, prompting European and NATO efforts to replenish stockpiles and expand production capacity. The company invested roughly 500 million euros in the new Unterluss facility and another site for rocket motors. The Unterluss complex already hosts smaller artillery production areas, Puma tank production, and a large firing range. Senior NATO and German officials toured the expanded plant.
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