Ukraine and Germany sign defence deal to boost industrial cooperation and joint production

By Defence Industry Europe

Rheinmetall’s state-of-the-art Lynx infantry fighting vehicle has reached its latest interim objective: promptly at the start on 2023, low-rate initial production (LRIP) began in NATO member nation Hungary, the vehicle’s first customer. Pre-series production is an important milestone, one which also encompasses fabrication of the Lance medium-calibre turret as well as additional variants of the Lynx. Full-rate production, or FRP, is due to commence in July 2023. Recruitment of qualified personnel and the inflow of technical equipment for the Lynx centre of excellence is now in full swing.

Ukraine and Germany have signed a new agreement to expand cooperation in the defence industry, focusing on technology, innovation, and joint production. The deal was formalised by Ukraine’s Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal and Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on 15 October.

 

The agreement sets out a framework to manufacture Lynx infantry fighting vehicles and ammunition in Ukraine and includes provisions for repairing Gepard air-defence systems and Leopard tanks. It also aims to support joint research and development, modernisation, and technical assistance in defence production.

 

 

Key elements of the agreement involve fostering innovation, sharing technical information and best practices, and collaborating in training programmes. The cooperation is intended to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities through close industrial ties with Germany.

 

 

“I am grateful to Germany for its significant contributions to supporting Ukraine, announced during the UDCG meeting. I would also like to commend Minister Pistorius for his personal leadership in supporting the Ukrainian people,” stated Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal.

 

Source: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.

 

 

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