By Alimat Aliyeva
The German defense giant Rheinmetall plans to build two
production facilities in Bulgaria—one for gunpowder and another for
155 mm artillery shells, Azernews reports.
This was announced by Boyko Borisov, leader of the Citizens for
European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) party, on his Facebook page
following a meeting with Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger.
In a video posted by Borisov, it is noted that 155 mm artillery
shells are currently in short supply, both for the Bulgarian
military and across Europe. The project aims to produce around
100,000 shells per year, and discussions are also underway to
establish a drone manufacturing facility as part of broader defense
cooperation.
Talks with Rheinmetall began in March, and at that time, it was
stated that formal agreements would soon be presented to the
Bulgarian parliament for ratification. The total volume of
investment is expected to reach €1 billion.
Borisov emphasized that this initiative will not only strengthen
Bulgaria’s defense capabilities but also create jobs and boost the
country’s role in the European defense supply chain.
The 155 mm artillery shell is NATO’s standard caliber for heavy
artillery, and the war in Ukraine has drastically increased global
demand for it. Rheinmetall has been rapidly expanding its
production across Europe, and Bulgaria’s strategic location makes
it a key node in strengthening NATO’s eastern flank.
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