In Ukraine, the joint production site of “Ukroboronprom” and the German defense concern “Rheinmetall” — a workshop for the repair and production of armored vehicles — became operational.
The Minister of Strategic Industry Oleksandr Kamyshin announced this.
This is the first implemented project within the framework of the partnership between “Ukroboronprom” and the German defense giant.
According to Kamyshin, the launch of the workshop will allow faster repair of foreign equipment and, accordingly, faster return to the front line. In the future, new samples of armored vehicles will be produced there.
The minister emphasized that Ukrainian specialists work in the workshop under the technical supervision of colleagues from Germany.
"Taxes are paid in Ukraine. And we are getting new technologies," he added.
- “Rheinmetall” disclosed plans for the development of its enterprise in Ukraine at the beginning of 2023. The concern plans to manufacture armored vehicles in Ukraine, including tanks, ammunition and anti-aircraft defense. In October 2023, “Ukroboronprom” and “Rheinmetall” created a joint venture for the maintenance and repair of Western equipment transferred to Ukraine.
- “Rheinmetall” also announced plans to start production of armored vehicles in Ukraine as early as 2024 — the first to build Fuchs armored personnel carriers and Lynx BMPs.