Lithuania to build ammunition plant to supply Ukrainian army
Ukrainian company DEMZ will build an ammunition plant in Lithuania that will initially supply Ukraine's armed forces and later allied countries, Delfi reported on Aug. 15.
Lithuania is set to construct an ammunition plant to support the Ukrainian army, according to Delfi on August 15. The Lithuanian Ministry of the Economy and Innovation has entered into an agreement with Ukrainian defense firm DEMZ to initiate this major investment project. DEMZ will operate its facilities in Alytus and the Prienai district of Lithuania. The Alytus facility will utilize an existing site, while a new plant will be constructed in the Prienai district.
The initial objective of these facilities is to manufacture ammunition for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. However, supplies from the plant are anticipated to extend to allied nations as well. All production will adhere to NATO defense standards. The Prienai district site's construction is slated to commence in autumn 2026, with production commencing by the end of 2027. In addition to ammunition production, the project encompasses research and the development of cutting-edge technological solutions.
To staff the plant, DEMZ intends to hire individuals with diverse qualifications and establish specialized vocational training programs. On October 16, 2024, it was reported that Ukraine and Lithuania have reached an agreement to build a plant for producing advanced explosives, including RDX. The specific name of the Ukrainian company and the exact location of the facility remain undisclosed for security reasons.
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