Rheinmetall, in partnership with Ukroboronprom, has launched first facility dedicated to the repair and production of armored vehicles. This development was reported by the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine on Tuesday, June 11.
The Rheinmetall Ukrainian Defense Industry LLC maintenance and repair center’s primary objective is to repair and manufacture military equipment based on German models. According to the ministry’s statement, “This initiative will expedite the restoration of combat vehicles, enabling their swift return to the front lines, and eventually facilitate the production of new equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine by Ukrainian arms manufacturers.”
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Currently, the Marder infantry fighting vehicles are being serviced at the center, with future plans to include the Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 tanks and other German-made systems at additional locations in Ukraine.
The joint production site will be staffed by Ukrainian specialists, with technical oversight provided by German representatives. Rheinmetall’s CEO Armin Papperger emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating, “It is crucial for us to provide Ukraine with effective and reliable support.”
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