The German arms concern Rheinmetall is negotiating the construction of 

factory in Ukraine.  

This was stated by the head of the company, Armin Papperger, writes Spiegel. 

Papperger emphasized that the company does not consider it necessary to wait for the end of the war in Ukraine and is ready to build the plant even under the threat of missile strikes from Russia.

"The Rheinmetall plant can be opened in Ukraine for approximately 200 million euros," he said.

The capacity of the plant can be up to 400 main battle tanks of the "Panther" type per year.

According to Papperger, negotiations with the Ukrainian government are "very promising".

He expressed hope that a decision will be made "within the next two months." 

Papperger believes that Ukraine needs 600 to 800 tanks to win.

"Even if Germany gives up all 300 Leopard 2 tanks in the Bundeswehr, it will still be too few," he said.

"Panther" is the concept of a new tank, which the Rheinmetall concern presented in the summer of 2022.

This development is based on Leopard 2 and is most convenient for countries that already have Leopard in service.

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Currently, the Ukrainian military is training on German-made tanks.

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