"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."
"The factory's significance was underscored by the fact that NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte was on hand to mark the event alongside Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. DW's Roman Goncharenko spoke with Pistorius about this and other defense manufacturing projects, as well as troop numbers and the possibility of a return to military conscription."
"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. Pistorius said the plant would produce 350,000 rounds of ammunition annually from 2027. In underlining Germany's commitment to "supply Ukraine and help replenish the stocks of NATO partners," Pistorius noted, "Rheinmetall also plans to build plants in eastern Europe and southeastern Europe, both for explosives and ammunition."
Germany has accelerated arms production to support Ukraine and strengthen future security capabilities. Rheinmetall opened a large arms and explosives plant in Lower Saxony, described as the largest munitions factory in Europe. The facility will produce 350,000 rounds of ammunition annually from 2027. The opening was attended by high-level officials, underscoring its strategic importance. Rheinmetall plans additional plants in eastern and southeastern Europe for explosives and ammunition. The factory’s 14-month completion highlighted close cooperation between federal, state, and industry partners. Statements emphasized faster production, resilience of Ukrainian forces, and replenishing NATO stockpiles.
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