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​Rheinmetall Expands Defense Manufacturing in Ukraine, the Lynx IFVs Are Already Being Produced

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The Lynx infantry fighting vehicle / Photo credit: Rheinmetall
The Lynx infantry fighting vehicle / Photo credit: Rheinmetall

New facilities to produce infantry vehicles, ammunition, and air defense systems

Rheinmetall has launched a significant expansion in Ukraine, constructing four weapons manufacturing plants. According to CEO Armin Papperger, the first of these facilities is now operational and will deliver its initial batch of the Lynx infantry fighting vehicles by the year’s end. This step marks a crucial boost in Ukraine’s production of modern armored vehicles, essential to strengthening its military infrastructure.

The 155 mm ammunition Defense Express Rheinmetall Expands Defense Manufacturing in Ukraine, the Lynx IFVs Are Already Being Produced
The 155 mm ammunition / Photo credit: Rheinmetall

In addition to the Lynx production facility, Rheinmetall is building plants dedicated to manufacturing gunpowder and ammunition, further addressing Ukraine’s demand for a steady supply of essential military materials. The final facility planned in the series will focus on producing advanced air defense systems, a key element for enhancing the country’s security against aerial threats.

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