{"id":1408589,"date":"2026-07-16T11:37:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T08:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/?p=1408589"},"modified":"2026-07-15T11:39:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:39:20","slug":"rheinmetall-delivers-first-artillery-shells-to-ukraine-from-new-lower-saxony-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/en\/rheinmetall-delivers-first-artillery-shells-to-ukraine-from-new-lower-saxony-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"Rheinmetall Delivers First Artillery Shells to Ukraine from New Lower Saxony Plant"},"content":{"rendered":"

German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall has made its first delivery to Ukraine of 155mm artillery ammunition produced at its new Werk Niedersachsen facility in Unterlues, Lower Saxony, according to a company press release<\/a> cited by UATV English.<\/a><\/p>\n

The company noted this marks the first time deliveries to Ukraine have originated from the Unterluess site, with previous shipments coming from other facilities within Rheinmetall’s production network. This initial batch includes a low five-figure number of projectiles, along with propellant charges sourced from other plants.<\/p>\n

More than half of the order has already reached Ukraine, with the remaining projectiles and propellant charges expected to follow by the end of 2026.<\/p>\n

According to the press release, the shipment consists of RH1412 shells \u2014 the newest addition to Rheinmetall’s artillery ammunition lineup. These rounds are designed to be compatible with a range of 155mm artillery systems and, per the manufacturer, deliver extended range and strong target effectiveness.<\/p>\n

Rheinmetall said that to keep up with rising demand for modern 155mm projectiles and propellant charges, it continues to invest heavily in expanding existing facilities and building new production sites, with a goal of reaching an annual output of around 1.5 million 155mm artillery shells by 2030.<\/p>\n

The Unterluess plant, which opened in September 2025, is described by Rheinmetall as one of Europe’s key production hubs for artillery ammunition. On June 30, the company signed a new multi-million-euro contract to produce artillery shells and propellant charges for Ukraine.<\/p>\n

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