Rheinmetall CEO: we can expand artillery production capacity
“We can expand our production to 600,000 to 700,000 artillery shells per year,” CEO of Rheinmetall Armin Papperger told German newspaper “Handelsblatt”.
Breton: Germany has a pivotal role to play in boosting EU ammunition production
German Rheinmetall is the biggest producer of artillery ammunition in Europe. Currently, the company is producing up to 450,000 artillery rounds per year.
EU members decided on joint ammunition procurement for Ukraine
The agreement allows the joint purchase of 155mm artillery rounds and, if requested by Ukraine, missiles from economic operators from European Union or Norway.
Von der Leyen: we are ramping up and speeding up the production of ammunition
We stand by our promise to support Ukraine and its people, for as long as it takes, said President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
€500 million and new measures to urgently boost EU defence industry capacities in ammunition production
The European Commission has adopted the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) to urgently deliver ammunition and missiles to Ukraine and to help EU Member States refill their stocks.
Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions ramps up as first exports roll out
Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions’ Queensland artillery shell plant is growing exponentially as it takes another important step towards full-rate production.
EU plans to allocate over €500 million to increase ammunition production
The European Union’s executive wants to set aside more than €500 million to increase ammunition production to help Ukraine and replenish the stocks of EU member countries.
A step forward for EU as a defence actor: the jointly procurement of ammunition for Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has been recognized as a wake-up call for the EU which - for the first time - devoted funds for the supply of lethal weapons to a third country.
Rheinmetall receives an order for tank ammunition from European customer
A European customer has awarded Rheinmetall a contract to supply tank ammunition.
General Dynamics increases the production capacity of 155mm artillery shells
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) has been awarded a $217 million task order to increase 155mm artillery projectile metal parts production.
Lithuania plans to spend over EUR 3.1 billion for military stocks
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence plans to spend over EUR 3.1 billion on military stockpiles.
Germany and UK to cooperate on ammunition for Challenger 3 tank
Germany and the UK will work together on the next phase of development for advanced armour-piercing tank ammunition for the Challenger 3 tank.