Tagesschau reports that the Rheinmetall company from Dusseldorf increased its production capacity as a precautionary measure.
“Rheinmetall is ready and, as a precautionary measure, has significantly increased its ammunition production capacity - especially in the large-caliber sector,” the company explained.
They added that they have already invested in this and will continue to do so. To do this, they will build new production facilities and hire staff.
In this way, the concern will be able to meet the growing demand from Germany, as well as other countries that are part of the “tank coalition.”
“We are doing everything possible to support Ukraine, NATO and the German government, including the ammunition they need,” Rheinmetall emphasized.
On January 25, Germany announced that Ukraine would receive 14 Leopard 2 tanks from the Bundeswehr. Berlin also allowed partner countries to provide Ukrainian defenders with German tanks from their own stocks.