Tank barrel production returns to UK after 20 years
Summary
A new factory in Telford, UK, has started making gun barrels for tanks for the first time in 20 years. The factory, run by the German company Rheinmetall, has already created 100 jobs and plans to hire more.Key Facts
- The UK Gun Hall in Telford produces gun barrels and breaches for large tank weapons.
- Rheinmetall, a German defence firm, operates the facility.
- This is the first time in 20 years that such weapons are made on UK soil.
- The barrels are for 120mm and 155mm weapon systems, including the RCH 155 artillery and future platforms.
- Staff were trained in Germany before starting production in the UK.
- Defence Secretary Wes Streeting attended the opening and highlighted the factory’s importance to UK defence and jobs.
- Rheinmetall is also involved in upgrading UK’s Boxer combat vehicles and Challenger tanks.
- The project represents a step to rebuild Britain’s defence manufacturing industry.
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