Large calibre gun barrels for tanks and artillery are being made in the UK for the first time in 20 years after German defence group Rheinmetall officially opened its UK Gun Hall in Telford today.
The Shropshire factory makes barrels and breeches for 120mm and 155mm weapon systems, including the RCH 155 howitzer and future artillery platforms, according to Rheinmetall. The company said the work also supports the Challenger 3 main battle tank programme.
Wes Streeting, the defence secretary, attended the opening ceremony with Armin Papperger, chief executive of Rheinmetall AG.
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