NATO Member Orders Rheinmetall 155mm Artillery Shells for Ukraine
A NATO member state placed a mid-double-digit-million-euro order with Rheinmetall for thousands of 155mm artillery shells and propellant charges destined for Ukraine. Production at Rheinmetall’s Expal Munitions facility in Spain has begun, with delivery expected by Q1 2027. The order includes ER02A1 B/B projectiles and M203/DM72 propellant charges, compatible with NATO systems. Rheinmetall is expanding capacity to 1.5 million shells annually by 2030. Ukraine recently increased its defense budget and ratified a €90 billion EU loan.
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Rheinmetall delivers artillery ammunition from new Lower Saxony plant to Ukraine for first time
Rheinmetall has made its first delivery of artillery ammunition from its newly established 'Lower Saxony Plant' in Unterlüß to Ukraine. The shipment includes a low five-digit number of 155-mm projectiles of the modern RH1412 type. The order is expected to be fully completed by the end of 2026. This marks a significant milestone in German defense support for Ukraine, as the ammunition is produced domestically in Germany and directly supplied to Ukrainian forces amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikRheinmetall Delivers Artillery Ammunition from New Lower Saxony Plant to Ukraine for First Time
Rheinmetall has made its first delivery of artillery ammunition from its newly established 'Lower Saxony Plant' in Unterlüß to Ukraine. The shipment includes a low five-digit number of 155-mm projectiles, specifically the modern RH1412 type. The order is expected to be fully completed by the end of 2026. This marks a significant milestone in German defense support for Ukraine, as the ammunition is produced domestically and directly supplied to Ukrainian forces amid the ongoing conflict.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikRheinmetall delivers artillery ammunition from new Lower Saxony plant to Ukraine for first time
German defense contractor Rheinmetall has delivered artillery ammunition from its newly established 'Lower Saxony Plant' in Unterlüß to Ukraine for the first time. The delivery includes a low five-digit number of 155-mm projectiles of the modern RH1412 type. The order is expected to be fully completed by the end of 2026. This marks a significant milestone in Rheinmetall's production capacity and support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. The plant in Lower Saxony is part of Rheinmetall's expansion of artillery ammunition production to meet increased demand from Ukraine and NATO allies.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikNATO Member State Orders Thousands of Rheinmetall Artillery Shells for Ukraine
A fellow NATO member state has placed a new order for thousands of German-made 155mm artillery shells and propellant charges from Rheinmetall, destined for Ukraine. The contract, valued in the mid double-digit millions of euros, was booked in the second quarter of 2026. The ammunition includes ER02A1 B/B high-explosive shells (with standard and base-bleed variants) manufactured at Rheinmetall's Expal Munitions facility in Spain, and DM72 modular propellant charges from Nitrochemie. Production has already begun, with completion targeted before April 2027. The order reflects a model where NATO governments place fresh production orders with manufacturers rather than depleting national stockpiles. Rheinmetall is expanding its 155mm production capacity significantly, aiming for 1.5 million shells annually by 2030, up from under 70,000 before the war.
The Defence Blog – Military and Defense NewsNATO Member Orders Thousands of Rheinmetall Artillery Shells for Ukraine
A fellow NATO member state has placed a new order for thousands of German-made 155mm artillery shells and propellant charges from Rheinmetall, destined for Ukraine. The contract, valued in the mid double-digit millions of euros, covers ER02A1 B/B high-explosive shells (with ranges of 30-40 km) and DM72 modular propellant charges. Production has already begun, with completion targeted before April 2027. Rheinmetall did not disclose which NATO country placed the order. The deal reflects a shift in European artillery support: instead of draining national stockpiles, allied governments are placing fresh production orders with manufacturers and donating the finished shells. Rheinmetall is expanding its production capacity significantly, aiming for 1.5 million 155mm shells annually by 2030, up from under 70,000 before the war.
The Defence Blog – Military and Defense NewsUkraine Orders 155mm Artillery Ammunition from Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall has received an order from Ukraine to supply 155mm long-range artillery shells and propellant charges. The contract, valued in the high double-digit millions of euros, will be fulfilled at the Rheinmetall Expal Munitions facility in Spain, with completion expected in Q1 2027. The order includes ER02A1 B/B projectiles and M203 propellant charges, compatible with various NATO 155mm weapon systems. Rheinmetall is expanding production capacity, aiming for 1.5 million 155mm shells annually by the end of the decade. The article also notes Ukraine's recent defense budget increase of Hrv 1.56 trillion and the ratification of an EU Ukraine Support Loan agreement worth €90 billion in May 2026.
Army TechnologyUkraine orders 155mm artillery ammunition from Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall has received a new order from Ukraine to supply 155mm long-range artillery shells and propellant charges, with production already started at its Expal Munitions facility in Spain. The contract, valued in the high double-digit millions of euros, includes ER02A1 B/B projectiles and M203 propellant charges compatible with NATO weapon systems. Delivery is expected by Q1 2027, with revenue recognized in Q2 2026. Rheinmetall is expanding production capacity to reach 1.5 million 155mm shells annually by the end of the decade. This follows a €142 million agreement in 2023. Ukraine recently increased its defense budget by Hrv1.56 trillion and ratified a €90 billion EU loan agreement in May 2026 to support its war effort.
Army TechnologyUkraine orders 155mm artillery ammunition from Rheinmetall
German defense contractor Rheinmetall has received an order from Ukraine to supply 155mm long-range artillery shells. The company has stated that production for the contract is already underway. This order underscores the ongoing international military support for Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia, particularly for standard NATO-caliber artillery ammunition, which remains critical for Ukrainian defensive and counteroffensive operations.
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