The arms industry in Germany has been flourishing since the beginning of the war in Ukraine

The FFG company in Flensburg, in the north of the country, manufactures and repairs armored vehicles, which it supplies to the Ukrainians.

In Germany, the arms industry has been booming since the beginning of the war in Ukraine

The FFG company in Flensburg, in the north of the country, manufactures and repairs military vehicles for Ukrainians.

As a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, defense issues have come to the fore within the European Union.Germany, the main military and financial sponsor of Ukraine, provided a special fund of 100 billion euros to strengthen its defense.of workers there are employed in the production and repair of tanks that are sent to Ukraine.

On this day, the leaders laid the wreath of the 3rd weapons factory in the outskirts of Flensburg.The event was held in full swing, with the Bundeswehr Lieutenant General, the German Army and regional presidents.The new location covers 14 hectares, in an industrial area, "equivalent to 20 football fields", explained Max Heymann, one of the two managers. This allowed us to double our production capacity. We received new orders and no more space in our other factories. Here in Flensburg," he rejoiced.

"We are trying to see the Ukrainians where their needs are to find out if we can meet them."

Rüdiger Reitz, Support Manager FFGà

A part of the armored vehicles manufactured by the enterprise is exhibited on the territory.Founded 60 years ago, FFG originally specialized in servicing and now manufactures its own machines."We focus on armored vehicles used for troubleshooting, demining and bridge building," explains support manager Rüdiger Reitz. "We delivered between 200 and 300, which is a good achievement.We also produce main battle tanks."

"Historical Turn"

The construction of the new site is planned in the short term, so production will begin in 2027.This is the answer to Russia's rearmament, General Bernard Schneider insists: "Before we always had time, but not much money, today we have more money and less time... This means that the market has to react very quickly, it is very important and this is the biggest year of the German army."

Eventually, 400 people will work at the new site.The region's economy benefits from the dynamism of the defense industry.A welcome boost to the city of Handewit with a new factory."These are good industrial jobs, for highly qualified workers. These positions are in high demand here. All this is linked to the allocation of 100 billion euros for defence... This creates contracts and demand," exults Handwitt Mayor Thomas Rasmussen.He was confident of the arrival of other arms factories.In the Schleswig-Holstein region, the defense industry employs 9,000 people in 40 companies.

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