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Rheinmetall Expands in the Baltics: Lithuania Becomes Europe’s New Ammunition and Propellant Hub
What is the central argument of “Rheinmetall Expands in the Baltics”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
Rheinmetall Expands in the Baltics: Lithuania Becomes Europe’s New Ammunition and Propellant Hub: With the groundbreaking ceremony. Defence-finance analysis; 5…
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-11-05
With the groundbreaking ceremony in Baisogala, in Lithuania’s Radviliškis district, Germany’s Rheinmetall AG has launched one of the most strategically significant defence investments in Eastern Europe. The project encompasses two integrated facilities — a 155mm artillery ammunition plant and a Centre of Excellence for propellant production — designed to establish Lithuania as a core manufacturing hub in Europe’s ammunition supply chain.
During the event, attended by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger, Vilnius signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the German defence conglomerate for a total investment exceeding €400 million.
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