Ukraine to build ammunition factory in Lithuania according to NATO standards

Ukraine will build a factory in Lithuania for the production of ammunition conforming to NATO standards. This was announced on August 13 by the LRT broadcasting company.

It is specified that a major investment agreement with the Dnipro Power and Mechanical Plant will be signed tomorrow, August 14. According to the document, an ammunition assembly plant will be built in the Prenai district. The production of their metal components will be established in the Alytus Industrial Park.

The amount of the planned investments is not specified. The specification of ammunition is not specified either. According to the TV and radio company, construction is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2026, and production is scheduled to start at the end of 2027.

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