Opening of the joint workshop of Rheinmetall and Ukroboronprom: a new stage of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex

At the beginning of 2024, the first joint workshop of Rheinmetall and Ukroboronprom was launched in Ukraine, aimed at the production and repair of German military equipment. This step marks a new stage in the cooperation between the Ukrainian and German defense industries.

Oleksandr Kamyshin, Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, emphasized the importance of this step, stressing that the new workshop will contribute to the prompt restoration of military equipment and its rapid introduction to the front line. An important aspect is also the creation of opportunities for the production of new equipment that will meet the needs of the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine.

This project is of strategic importance not only for the army, but also for the Ukrainian economy as a whole, as the joint workshop creates new jobs for Ukrainian specialists and contributes to the increase of production volumes in the country.

"This project is part of a large program of cooperation with Rheinmetall, which provides new opportunities for our defenders. It is important that it is implemented in Ukraine, which shows the high level of trust of our international partners in the Ukrainian defense complex," said Herman Smetanin, CEO. Ukroboronprom".

Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger also emphasized the importance of providing effective support to Ukraine in the field of defense technology. He noted that one of the priorities is to ensure the maximum availability of spare parts and their rapid replenishment due to existing supply channels and local production.

The launch of the first joint workshop of Rheinmetall and Ukroboronprom is a strategic step forward for the Ukrainian defense sector, which demonstrates the country's ability to implement modern technologies and international cooperation in the defense industry. This project not only strengthens the defense capabilities of Ukraine, but also contributes to the development of domestic production and support of the national economy.