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A general view of the Rheinmetall AG headquarters in Dusseldorf, Germany, on April 9, 2024. Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Top German defense firm quickly moves to open plants in Ukraine

Germany’s leading defense company, Rheinmetall, is swiftly moving to open new production plants in Ukraine as Kyiv struggles with a critical munitions shortage that hampers its fight against Russia.