German Rheinmetall is the biggest producer of artillery ammunition in Europe. Currently, the company is producing up to 450,000 artillery rounds per year.
Impressive visit in 🇩🇪 Lower Saxony of an important defence manufacturer, joined by Deputy MoD Benedikt Zimmer.
Germany has a pivotal role to play in boosting EU #ammunition production —notably through valuable partnerships.#ASAP #DefenceTour pic.twitter.com/NeD59FDxTi
— Thierry Breton (@ThierryBreton) May 4, 2023
“Germany recently demonstrated a notable shift for strengthening defence efforts and supporting Ukraine. Germany has a pivotal role to play in boosting EU ammunition production —notably through valuable partnerships”, Commissioner Thierry Breton wrote on social media.
During the visit, Rheinmetall underlined its intention to support the European Union’s plan to the best of its ability. The EU’s plan is to supply Armed Forces of Ukraine with 1 million artillery projectiles within 12 months.
“We are grateful for Commissioner Breton’s visit and support to our industry. We at Rheinmetall are more than ever ready to serve the security of Europe with our products and to advance the European partnership in the defence sector. We will continue the massive expansion of capacities that has already begun in order to be able to support the countries of Europe in the best possible way,” said Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger.
