Verteidigung: Leipzig wird zum weltweit größten Standort einer US-Rüstungsfirma
Ein Lenkflugkörper-Produzent mit Sitz in den USA will in Leipzig seine Maschine „Anthem“ herstellen. Schon 2027 sollen davon 1000 Stück in dem neuen Werk produziert werden.
US defense contractor Covenant has opened a manufacturing facility in Leipzig, Germany, for the production of advanced cruise missiles. The company announced that production of the "Anthem" weapon system will commence in 2027, with plans to initially produce 1,000 units annually. Covenant CEO Michael Kaufman stated that Leipzig will become the company's global manufacturing hub, supplying European customers.
In addition to the Leipzig facility, Covenant also operates factories in Dallas, Texas, and Israel. The "Anthem" missile can carry a 200-kilogram warhead and is designed for precision strikes deep within enemy territory. Assembly of the missile takes place in Leipzig, while the attachment of explosive charges is carried out locally at customer sites.
The massive 10,000-square-meter production hall is located in northern Leipzig. Covenant has leased an existing industrial complex for the facility and will need to obtain approval from authorities to convert it from its previous storage use to a production facility.
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