Rheinmetall has officially opened its new ‘UK gun hall’ in Telford in the presence of British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting, thereby marking the return of independent production of large-calibre weapons to the UK. The facility forms part of Rheinmetall’s wider investment of more than £200m across its UK operations over the past five years. 

From concept to reality at pace, Rheinmetall transformed an empty facility into an operational manufacturing capability in just eight months. The new gun hall will manufacture 120 and 155 mm weapon systems, including those supporting Challenger 3 and future artillery platforms. The facility offers 11,500 m² of production space. At peak capacity, it can produce up to 245 barrels per year across both calibres, as well as more than 50 breeches annually. 

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