"Moving according to plan": Ukraine and Rheinmetall checked positions regarding the shell factory
Kyiv • UNN
Ukraine and Rheinmetall discussed the construction of a plant for the production of artillery shells. The parties are moving according to plan, cooperation covers armored vehicles, ammunition, and air defense.
Ukraine discussed with Rheinmetall a joint project to build an artillery shell production plant, the parties are moving according to plan, said Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal following talks with Rheinmetall Group head Armin Papperger, writes UNN.
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"This is our long-standing and important partner. We have exemplary cooperation in three areas: armored vehicles, ammunition, air defense systems," Shmyhal said following the talks.
The focus now is on the development of joint projects in Ukraine, in particular the construction of an artillery shell production plant. We discussed the key stages and working issues. We are moving according to plan. I have defined an improved coordination mechanism. We work together clearly and quickly. We value our cooperation
He emphasized that work is currently underway to attract defense companies from all over the world to create production and R&D centers in Ukraine. "We are building a force that will stop aggression and ensure lasting peace," he said.