Rheinmetall launches factory to produce heavy-caliber weapons for tanks and more
Photo: Rheinmetall opens a plant for the production of large-caliber weapons (rheinmetall.com)
Rheinmetall has officially opened its new UK Gun Hall in Telford, where it will manufacture large-caliber weapons for tanks and artillery.
The new plant is part of Rheinmetall's investment of over 200 million pounds. The facility is expected to create 100 additional jobs for highly skilled professionals. Currently, Rheinmetall employs approximately 685 people in Telford.
The Gun Hall will produce 120-mm and 155-mm weapon systems, specifically for the Challenger 3 tank and future artillery platforms. At peak capacity, it can produce up to 245 barrels per year for both calibers, as well as over 50 breech blocks annually.
Over time, Rheinmetall also intends to incorporate British steel from Sheffield Forgemasters into its production, which will further strengthen domestic supply chains and support the British steel industry. The facility was opened by Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG.
Previously, Rheinmetall announced the launch of a new medium-caliber ammunition production plant at its site in Albacete.
The Germans, together with the French, unveiled a supertank equipped with an unmanned turret and drones. The new vehicle is capable of serving as a command center for robotic systems directly on the battlefield.
The German Army has ordered over 2,000 all-wheel-drive trucks from Rheinmetall. The contract is worth approximately one billion euros.
