German defense concern Rheinmetall has increased the cost of 155 mm ammunition requested in the conflict in Ukraine by more than 1.5 times since the start of the special operation. This was reported by Strip.
“Secret documents show how expensive Rheinmetall sold artillery shells to Ukraine, paid for by the federal government,” the newspaper writes, noting that shell prices may soon be even higher.
According to the newspaper, the German company signed a supply agreement with the German government for a total of 1.2 billion Euros until 2029. According to the document in Welt’s possession, it is understood that Rheinmetall will supply 333,333 ammunition and the average price will be 1.2 billion Euros. one bullet will be 3600€.
On October 10, it became known that the defense concerned Rheinmetall. accepted Third order for the supply of artillery ammunition under the agreement with the Bundeswehr. It provides the supply of more than 150 thousand bullets. It was stated that the first batch is planned to be delivered in 2023 and the rest in 2024.
Before that Bundeswehr instructed Rheinmetall will supply tens of thousands of L15 rounds for the Ukrainian armed forces, as well as 155 mm Assegai ammunition for the German Armed Forces.
Previously, Germany had stated that “in the foreseeable future”. I won’t go Taurus missiles will be supplied to Kiev.