The German military-industrial giant Rheinmetall plans to create a joint venture in Ukraine, which will be engaged in the production of air defense systems. The company will also deliver 40 Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine.
New air defense production
Announcement of intentions
Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger announced plans to create an enterprise in Ukraine that will specialize in air defense (air defense). According to him, production will start no earlier than in a year or two after the signing of the memorandum of understanding and establishment of the joint venture.
Repair base of advanced systems
According to "Military" information, the newly created enterprise will also become a repair base for anti-aircraft systems provided by Germany to Ukraine, including IRIS-T SL, Skynex 30 and Gepard. More detailed information has not yet been disclosed.
Other plans of Rheinmetall in Ukraine
Over the past year, Rheinmetall has repeatedly announced its intentions to build in Ukraine has its subsidiaries. Among them is an armored plant, where it is planned to localize the production of Fuchs and Lynx armored vehicles. According to Paperger, production of the Fuchs could begin in late summer 2024 and the Lynx in summer 2025.
Glossary
- Rheinmetall is a leading German company specializing in the production of weapons and military equipment.
- Air defense (air defense) is a complex of measures and means for protection against air attack.
- Marder 1A3 is a German infantry fighting vehicle.
- IRIS-T SL is the latest German anti-aircraft missile system.
- Skynex 30 is a German air surveillance radar system.
- Gepard is a German self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.
- Fuchs is a German armored transport vehicle.
- Lynx is a promising German infantry fighting vehicle.
Link
- https://twitter.com/deaidua/status/1790651745133109707 {{21}
- https://mil.in.ua/uk/news/rheinmetall-planuye-zasnuvaty-nove-pidpryyemstvo-protypovitryanoyi-oborony-v-ukrayini /
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Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger announced the German concern's intention to create a joint venture in Ukraine that will produce air defense systems. Papperger also confirmed that the 40 Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles promised to Ukraine will be delivered in the near future.
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Stepan
Great news about the creation of production of Rheinmetall air defense systems in Ukraine! 🇺🇦 This will give impetus to the development of our defense-industrial complex and help strengthen the country's security. 💪
Sofia
I am glad that foreign companies trust Ukraine and invest in us. Localization of the production of high-tech air defense systems will contribute to technological progress and the creation of new jobs. 🚀
Antoine
C'est une excellente nouvelle pour l'Ukraine! 🇺🇦 With the local production of aerial defense systems, the country will strengthen its military capabilities and sovereignty. J'espere que d'autres entreprises follow the example of Rheinmetall.
Mykola
In my opinion, it's just great! 🙌 The creation of a joint venture with such a well-known company as Rheinmetall will open up new opportunities for the development of the domestic defense industry and increase Ukraine's defense capabilities. I hope that soon we will hear about new investment projects.
Grzegorz
That's great news for Ukraine! 👏 Local production of advanced aviation systems will strengthen air defense and allow independence from imports. Mam hope że to dopiero pozężyce spolkaży gospodarczej między Ukrainą a czołowymi firmami zbrojeniowymi.
Bohdan
Hmm, I'm not too excited about this news. 🙄 Why waste money on unnecessary innovations? It is better to focus on what is already there and not to invent more. These trends with armor are simply ridiculous.
Elena
Bodio, you are pessimistic as always! 😄 This is a great opportunity for Ukraine to develop advanced technologies and attract investments. Thanks to such cooperation, we will be able to modernize and strengthen our army. 💪 And ignoring trends is the way to fall behind.
Hans
Great news from Ukraine! 🇺🇦🇩🇪 Die Zusammenarbeit mit Rheinmetall wird die Verteidigungsfähigkeit des Landes enorm stärken. I hope that weitere deutsche Unternehmen invest in Ukraine and contribute to the economic development.