Ukraine's Defense Industry Gets Boost from EU and Private Investors.
German arms maker Rheinmetall is in talks with Ukraine to invest €200m ($215m) in a new tank plant that could produce up to 400 of the company’s envisioned Panther KF51 main battle tanks annually. However, some experts have raised concerns over the feasibility of the project, including the high production rate, supply-chain risks, and site security. It remains unclear whether the goal is to erect a full-scale production plant or a potentially smaller assembling facility.