The German government has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply the Ukraine with around 100,000 rounds of 120mm mortar ammunition. This is part of the 400 million euro support package for the Ukrainian armed forces.
Rheinmetall is to receive a low three-digit million euro sum for the delivery. Delivery is to begin shortly and take place within the next two years. In order to be able to produce mortar ammunition more quickly, Rheinmetall acquired the Spanish ammunition manufacturer Expal this year. Among other things, the Spanish company produces mortar ammunition in 120mm, 81mm and 60mm caliber. The company also produces fire control systems and mortar weapons.