Germany Overtakes US in Ammunition Production Capacity
Germany has surpassed the United States in ammunition production capacity, according to Rheinmetall's CEO. The increase in production is part of a broader rearmament effort in Europe amid rising security concerns. European nations are focusing on enhancing their military capabilities, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and tensions with Russia.
- ▪Rheinmetall has quadrupled its annual production of medium-caliber ammunition.
- ▪Germany's output of artillery rounds has increased to 1.1 million from 70,000.
- ▪European countries are investing heavily in defense to reduce reliance on U.S. military support.
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By Ellie CookSenior Defense ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Germany can now produce more ammunition than the U.S., according to the head of German defense giant Rheinmetall, as a massive rearmament campaign gets underway in Europe.Rheinmetall has more than quadrupled its annual production of medium-caliber ammunition, and ramped up output of artillery rounds to 1.1 million, up from 70,000, chief executive Armin Papperger told reporters last week, according to German media.Medium-caliber ammunition rounds are larger than the bullets in machine guns but smaller than shells fired by popular artillery systems like howitzers.
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