"Like many other NATO and EU members, Germany is ramping up arms production to help Ukraine fight Russia's full-scale invasion in the short term and develop the capabilities necessary to counter any future threats to its security. In pursuit of those aims, Dusseldorf-based defense contractor Rheinmetall on Wednesday opened an arms and explosives manufacturing plant in the German state of Lower Saxony, the largest munitions factory in Europe."
"Pistorius told DW that the new factory was key to helping Ukraine and that its quick completion sent a message. "That's what matters: sending the signal that we can do it faster, we want to do it faster, and production is ramping up. These are the crucial signals, for example, and above all for the resilience of the Ukrainian armed forces," he explained."
Germany is increasing arms production to support Ukraine against Russia's full-scale invasion and to strengthen security capabilities. Rheinmetall opened a major arms and explosives plant in Lower Saxony, described as the largest munitions factory in Europe. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger, and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius attended the opening. Pistorius said the factory is key to helping Ukraine and that its rapid 14-month completion signals faster production and bolsters Ukrainian forces' resilience. The plant will produce 350,000 rounds annually from 2027; Rheinmetall plans additional plants in eastern and southeastern Europe to supply ammunition and replenish NATO stocks. Troop numbers and the possibility of returning to military conscription were also addressed.
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