After 20 years, Britain returned to the production of large-caliber artillery barrels On October 22, the German concern Rheinmetall officially opened a new weapons factory in Telford for the production of barrels and assemblies for artillery systems. The project with an area of ​​11,500 square meters was built in 8 months. What they will produce: 120mm barrels for modern Challenger 3 tanks; 155mm barrels for RCH 155 wheeled howitzers; More than 50 rifle breech parts per year. The organization's maximum output is up to 245 barrels per year of both calibers. Rheinmetall noted that the production ratio of 120 and 155 mm products will depend on the customer's needs.

After 20 years, Britain returned to the production of large-caliber artillery barrels On October 22, the German concern Rheinmetall officially opened a new weapons factory in Telford for the production of barrels and assemblies for artillery systems. The project with an area of ​​11,500 square meters was built in 8 months. What they will produce: 120mm barrels for modern Challenger 3 tanks; 155mm barrels for RCH 155 wheeled howitzers; More than 50 rifle breech parts per year. The organization's maximum output is up to 245 barrels per year of both calibers. Rheinmetall noted that the production ratio of 120 and 155 mm products will depend on the customer's needs.