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Rheinmetall’s Telford factory restores British tank barrel production

Germany’s Rheinmetall has opened a factory in Telford in the Midlands, restoring British tank barrel production after 20 years of dependence on imports. The defence secretary says Britain needs large-scale manufacturing. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has prompted European countries, including the UK, to speed up rearmament.

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Rheinmetall’s Telford factory restores British tank barrel production
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What to know

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    For the past 20 years, Britain depended on overseas purchases to equip its tanks with barrels.

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    Britain’s defence secretary has stressed the need for large-scale production.

Why it matters

The factory’s opening comes as Britain and other European countries accelerate rearmament following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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