Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with German defense giant Rheinmetall Rheinmetall for the supply of 155mm artillery shell loading modules. The order is worth about 9 million euros. This was stated by the company's press service, UNN reports.
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Reportedly, the agreement provides for the supply of several tens of thousands of 155-mm charging modules of various types. They are to be delivered in January 2025.
Rheinmetall is one of the world's leading manufacturers of large-caliber ammunition and missile systems. In modern artillery, shells and projectile charges are loaded separately to achieve different ranges.
It is noted that due to the wide range of supplies and support services for Ukraine, Rheinmetall is currently the most important partner of the country's defense industry. During the “Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024” in Berlin, the company and Ukraine signed a memorandum of understanding to expand strategic cooperation. The agreement aims to identify and develop further areas for deepening cooperation between the Ukrainian defense industry and the Düsseldorf-based technology group.
Specific projects at the planning stage include the production of artillery ammunition and the supply and production of Lynx infantry fighting vehicles.