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Latvia

Latvia Breaks Ground on 155 mm Propellant Charge Plant in Iecava Forests, Targeting 50,000 Units Annually

Latvia has begun construction of a 155 mm modular propellant charge factory in the forests of Iecava, designed to produce up to 50,000 charges annually for domestic use and NATO partners, with operations set to begin in Q3.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria and Rheinmetall Seal Strategic Deal to Build Ammunition and Gunpowder Factory

Bulgaria has signed a landmark agreement with Germany’s Rheinmetall to build a gunpowder and ammunition factory producing 155mm shells and modular charge systems. The €500 million joint venture with VMZ–Sopot will create nearly 1,000 high-skilled jobs.

Latvia

Latvia Strikes €275 Million Deal With Rheinmetall to Bolster Ammunition Production

Latvia has signed a €275 million ($321 million) agreement with German defense giant Rheinmetall to establish a state-of-the-art ammunition manufacturing plant on Latvian soil.