On June 10, the political opening of the maintenance base of the Rheinmetall Ukrainian Defense Industry LLC took place. On this occasion, the Ukrainian Minister of Strategic Industries, Oleksandr Kamyshin, visited the site: “Together with our allies, we are striving to further develop our production capacities. We believe that the Ukrainian defense industry, as part of a European defense industry, strengthens the collective security system of the European Union.”
Marder infantry fighting vehicles are already being maintained and repaired at the hub. In the future, Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 main battle tanks and other German-made systems will also be repaired at other locations in Ukraine. Rheinmetall is using existing infrastructure on site, but has also brought special tools, spare parts and other equipment to the hub. Last year, Ukrainian specialists, including industrial mechanics and mechatronics engineers, were trained at Rheinmetall locations in Germany in the repair of combat vehicles. These personnel are now involved in the maintenance and repair of corresponding systems.
“The opening of the first joint service center with Rheinmetall in Ukraine decisively strengthens our defence capability.
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Dmytro Klimenkov, stellvertretender Verteidigungsminister der Ukraine.
Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG, also commented on the occasion of the opening: “It is a matter close to our hearts to provide Ukraine with effective and reliable support. When it comes to the supply of spare parts, our top priorities are the highest possible availability and rapid replenishment. To this end, we use existing channels via original manufacturers and work on material ourselves and with partners. We are also reactivating original supply chains and integrating local production in Ukraine.” “The opening of the first joint service center with Rheinmetall in Ukraine significantly strengthens our defence capabilities. This facility will enable us to ensure rapid repair and maintenance of German equipment directly on Ukrainian soil and thus significantly increase the efficiency of our armed forces. We are grateful to our German partners for their trust and support,” added Dmytro Klimenkov, Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine.
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