Four Rheinmetall plants set to launch in Ukraine: What is known
Photo: Rheinmetall director Armin Papperger (Getty Images)
Rheinmetall to build four weapon manufacturing plants in Ukraine, with one already operational, according to Rheinmetall's director, Armin Papperger.
"We have many good plans. The first plant is already operational. The Ukrainian defense industry is our partner. Currently, we have a production facility and a maintenance facility. By the end of the year, we will have the first state-of-the-art Lynx infantry fighting vehicle in Ukraine. At the moment, we are servicing infantry fighting vehicles as well as main battle tanks. So, this is a very productive joint venture," he stated.
Additionally, according to him, Rheinmetall is on track to build a powder factory and a munitions manufacturing plant in Ukraine.
"The third point is that we want to establish the production of air defense systems so that you can protect yourselves," Papperger noted.
The director also provided details regarding the readiness of these four plants.
"Things are progressing. The first plant is already ready. The second is on its way. And I am now insisting on accelerating all of this because we don't have time; we can't afford to lose it," he emphasized.
Rheinmetall's plant construction in Ukraine
Back in March 2024, it was reported that the German defense concern Rheinmetall plans to build at least four weapon manufacturing plants in Ukraine.
Specifically, Rheinmetall has received an order to construct a munitions manufacturing plant in Ukraine. Furthermore, Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC and Rheinmetall have opened the first workshop for the repair and production of armored vehicles in Ukraine.
In May, it was also revealed that Rheinmetall will establish a joint air defense manufacturing facility in Ukraine.
