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Ukraine has allocated a new location for the construction of a Rheinmetall ammunition plant, paving the way for the project to begin in the near future, according to Armin Papperger, CEO of the German defense company Rheinmetall UATV English reports.
In an interview to a press, Papperger said that although the search for a suitable site had previously delayed the project, the issue has now been resolved.
“Although the search for an appropriate location was delayed, a site has now been allocated to us. There are still organizational and regulatory issues that need to be clarified, but we are ready to begin construction of the facility as quickly as possible,” Papperger said.
He confirmed that Rheinmetall has already received orders to supply Ukraine with equipment for the ammunition plant and is fulfilling those commitments.
Commenting on Ukraine’s reaction to Rheinmetall’s proposal to localize armored vehicle production in the country, Papperger said the idea has generated “significant interest.” However, he noted that such a project would require substantial local investment and secured financing.
Overall, cooperation between Ukraine and Rheinmetall is progressing well, the CEO said. The partnership covers a wide range of areas, including artillery ammunition, infantry fighting vehicles, air defense systems, space-based reconnaissance, and mobile field hospitals.
“We are grateful to be such an important industrial partner for the country’s armed forces across many different areas,” Papperger emphasized.
As previously reported, Rheinmetall announced in November that the launch of the ammunition plant — which had been expected to begin operations by that time — was postponed after the Ukrainian side requested a change in the plant’s location.
