Lithuania and Rheinmetall have finalized contracts for the construction of a €180m ($189.2m) production plant for 155mm artillery ammunition in Baisogala. The facility, spanning 340 hectares, will include shell manufacturing and load assembly pack operations, aiming to produce tens of thousands of artillery shells annually by mid-2026. This state-significant project, established through a partnership between Lithuania’s government and Rheinmetall, will create 150 jobs and integrate local businesses into the defense supply chain. Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė emphasized the urgency of enhancing defense capabilities, supported by strong cooperation between Lithuania and Germany. Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger highlighted the partnership as a testament to Rheinmetall’s role in bolstering national and international security.
Related Posts
Rheinmetall Wins Contract to Supply C-390 Flight Simulators to Dutch Air Force
- Veiko Lukmann
- 13/02/2025
- 0
Rheinmetall has secured a contract worth a “double-digit million Euro” to provide flight simulators and cargo handling trainers for the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s (RNLAF) Embraer C-390 transport aircraft. Production of the Full Flight and Mission Simulators (FFMS) and Cargo Handling Station Trainers (CHST) will begin immediately, with delivery expected by the end of 2026. The FFMS will meet Level D standards, allowing pilots to train under both normal and emergency conditions. Meanwhile, the CHST will enhance cargo handling training for flight crews and loadmasters with advanced visual display technology. The deal strengthens the Netherlands’ military training capabilities as it […]
Netherlands to Buy 22 Skyranger Air-Defense Systems for $1.35 Billion
- Veiko Lukmann
- 30/01/2025
- 0
The Netherlands will acquire 22 Skyranger mobile air-defense cannons from Rheinmetall for $1.35 billion to strengthen its defenses against drone threats. The Dutch Ministry of Defence plans to finalize contracts in early 2025, with deliveries starting in 2028. The purchase follows Germany’s agreement in February 2024 to buy 19 Skyranger systems, which will also feature Raytheon’s Stinger missiles. The acquisition is part of a broader effort to modernize European air-defense capabilities amid evolving security challenges. Original news
German Government Funds Ukrainian Satellite Imagery
- Veiko Lukmann
- 19/11/2024
- 0
Rheinmetall, ICEYE, and the Ukrainian government signed a contract on November 11 to improve Ukraine’s SAR satellite reconnaissance capabilities. The initiative is funded by the German government to provide enhanced SAR data and support from ICEYE. Rheinmetall stated that this will aid the Ukrainian armed forces in better decision-making and operational planning. Since early October 2024, Ukraine has been receiving satellite imagery from ICEYE’s SAR satellites under this collaboration. This partnership underscores a strong commitment to bolstering Ukraine’s defense through advanced technology.Original news