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Rheinmetall to Boost Artillery Production to 450,000 Rounds

4/22/2025

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Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger revealed plans to ramp up artillery ammunition production at Rheinmetall Expal Munitions in Spain to an impressive 450,000 rounds per year. This surge aims to meet the soaring demand driven by the Ukraine conflict and NATO's stockpile requirements. While the 155mm M107 shell is budget-friendly, it falls short in performance against newer alternatives.

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Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger revealed plans to ramp up artillery ammunition production at Rheinmetall Expal Munitions in Spain to an impressive 450,000 rounds per year. This surge aims to meet the soaring demand driven by the Ukraine conflict and NATO's stockpile requirements. While the 155mm M107 shell is budget-friendly, it falls short in performance against newer alternatives.