German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall plans to produce and deliver 300,000 rounds of ammunition for Gepard anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine.
According to Bild, Ukraine will receive the first batch of ammo, which will include 40,000 rounds in 2023, to shoot down Russian drones, namely Shahed-136 kamikaze drones.
"Every shot-down drone is crucial for the residents of Kyiv and other cities, who fear new attacks every day," emphasized Armin Papperger, the CEO of Rheinmetall.
In addition, Rheinmetall has opened a new production line at the Unterluess plant to help Ukraine replenish stocks dented by the war.
Earlier, Rheinmetall announced it would establish a production facility in Ukraine with Ukrainian state-owned Ukroboronprom to produce ammunition, armored vehicles, and also Panther main battle tanks.
Russian threats won’t dissuade Rheinmetall from building tank factory in Ukraine – CEO
Russian threats won’t dissuade Rheinmetall from building tank factory in Ukraine – CEO
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