Lithuania: Government may fast-track Rheinmetall ammo plant

The Lithuanian government is set to grant special status to German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall’s planned artillery ammunition factory in Radviliskis, BNS reports. The move would allow the company to begin building the factory without the usual regulatory permits, which will need to be obtained before the project’s completion, however. Construction is expected to start in October 2024. The factory will ensure that the Lithuanian Armed Forces (LGP) have a reliable domestic supply of ammunition.