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Rheinmetall Begins Ukrainian Shell Production, Expands Plants, Plans Missile Test

6/30/2026

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Rheinmetall has begun producing Ukrainian artillery shells and propellant charges at its Spanish plant, and will record the contract’s value in its Q2 2026 results with delivery due in Q1 2027.
The firm opened a new artillery plant in Unterlüss, Germany, in August 2025 as part of its rapid expansion.
Rheinmetall is partnering with Destinus on the RUTA Block 3 long-range strike missile, using Ukraine as the test platform with flight trials slated for 2027.

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Rheinmetall has begun producing Ukrainian artillery shells and propellant charges at its Spanish plant, and will record the contract’s value in its Q2 2026 results with delivery due in Q1 2027.
The firm opened a new artillery plant in Unterlüss, Germany, in August 2025 as part of its rapid expansion.
Rheinmetall is partnering with Destinus on the RUTA Block 3 long-range strike missile, using Ukraine as the test platform with flight trials slated for 2027.