RheinMetall plans to produce air defense in Ukraine: what is known

The implementation of the project will take 1-2 years and may first only concern the repair and maintenance of available weapons in Ukraine, experts say. The German defense enterprise RheinMetall can open a plant for air defense in Ukraine. About it reports a profile account in X (previously tweet) GERMAN AID TO UKRAINE. On May 15, in the profile with reference to the statement of the CEO of Armen Papperger. During the annual general meeting, he said that another joint venture is planned in Ukraine.

It will specialize in air defense. It is also noted that it is about the prospect of a year or two before the plant begins to work. Before that, you need to sign a memorandum of understanding, create a joint venture, etc. More details were not disclosed. The Defense Express analyzed how reliable the source information is. The results of the first quarter in Rheinmetall were really summed up. The company's plans in Ukraine were also voiced.

But there were limited statement that Rheinmetall "should be the first option for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. " The FUCHS, AMS and Armed Forces Skynex are illustrated. The first two projects have already been approved and must be implemented. The joint production of air defense systems was voiced by Papperger in March 2024. He then explicitly stated that the plans were to create a plant for the production of armored vehicles, shells, gunpowder and anti -aircraft weapons.