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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Welsh munitions factory seen as crucial to boosting stockpiles is still yet to open

A new Glascoed explosives factory in Wales remains unopened over six months after planned launch due to a mid-construction decision to double capacity, delaying artillery shell production.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

UK lacks plan to defend itself from invasion, MPs warn

The UK lacks a coherent defence plan, is underprepared to defend itself and territories, is falling short on NATO obligations, and remains heavily reliant on the US.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Germany's Pistorius: New Rheinmetall arms plant sends signal DW 08/28/2025

Like many other NATO and EU members, Germany is ramping up arms production to help Ukraine fight Russia's full-scale invasion in the short term and develop the capabilities necessary to counter any future threats to its security. In pursuit of those aims, Dusseldorf-based defense contractor Rheinmetall on Wednesday opened an arms and explosives manufacturing plant in the German state of Lower Saxony, the largest munitions factory in Europe.
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Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Germany: Rheinmetall opens new artillery ammunition factory DW 08/27/2025

Rheinmetall opened a new Unterluss munitions factory targeting 350,000 155 mm artillery shells per year by 2027, addressing urgent shortages tied to the Ukraine conflict.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

UK plans to build six weapons factories to bolster military readiness

UK invests £1.5 billion in munitions factories to enhance defense capabilities against threats, particularly from Russia.
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