Rheinmetall

24/07/2024

Rheinmetall commissioned to establish a production facility for artillery ammunition in Ukraine

As Rheinmetall announced today, they were officially commissioned by the Ukrainian government to establish a 155mm ammunition factory in Ukraine. Production is expected to start after two years at latest.

12/07/2024

Pistorius announced a new initiative to procure German-made drones for Ukraine

On the second day of the NATO Anniversary Summit in Washington, Germany's Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius presented a new initiative as part of the Capability Coalition Drones, which aims to help Ukraine in its fight against the Russian military. But what is it all about exactly?

03/02/2024

Rheinmetall’s new 155 mm factory in Germany takes shape

The new Rheinmetall factory, which is to be built in Unterlüß and is set to provide a major boost in the production of artillery ammunition, is now taking shape.

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29/01/2024

Rheinmetall delivers the second Skynex system to Ukraine in March

A Rheinmetall official has announced that Rheinmetall will deliver the second Skynex air defence system to Ukraine in March 2024. It was ordered by the German government back in 2022.

26/01/2024

Rheinmetall: New ammunition factory & framework contract for artillery ammunition in planning

According to media reports, Rheinmetall will not only build a new factory for artillery ammunition, but also conclude a large new framework contract for artillery ammunition.

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22/01/2024

German military aid to Ukraine — Week 3 / 2024

Drones, light armoured and logistical vehicles, ammunition and more. The German government has announced the latest deliveries to Ukraine on its website.

06/01/2024

Skynex in Ukraine — The Story

There are many legends and myths surrounding Rheinmetall's Skynex air defence system, which have been fuelled in particular by announcements made by Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger and have flared up again and again since then. But what is it all about? The story of Skynex in Ukraine.

18/12/2023

Germany: Two contracts for the supply of artillery ammunition to Ukraine

In addition to air defence, supplying the Ukrainian army with enough ammunition — especially artillery ammunition — is the biggest issue. Germany concluded two additional contracts before the turn of the year.