German arms maker Rheinmetall will produce gun barrels in the UK as part of a sweeping new defence pact between Berlin and London aimed at deepening military co-operation and bolstering support for Ukraine.
A new factory will form part of a worldwide drive by supporters of Kyiv to boost the production of artillery and ammunition after Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion depleted stocks and rammed home the inadequacies of existing supply chains.
The plant, whose location is yet to be determined, will from 2027 begin producing barrels for artillery pieces and main battle tanks, specifically for 120mm and 155mm howitzer calibres, as well as for the British Challenger 3 tank.
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