# Telford gun hall begins UK production of artillery barrels

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Topic: Business · Status: published · Version: 1
Published: 2026-10-23T11:47:02.155Z · Updated: 2026-10-23T11:47:02.155Z
Record: https://davids.news/s/telford-gun-hall-begins-uk-production-of-artillery-barrels-b51e693e

The UK government says Rheinmetall’s facility will make barrels and breeches for 120mm and 155mm weapon systems and supports 100 skilled jobs.

- The government says the facility’s opening returns large-calibre gun manufacturing to the UK after decades abroad.

Why it matters: The government says the site adds domestic production capacity for artillery components.

What’s next: The government says Rheinmetall UK plans to expand its workforce as production ramps up.

## Original sources

- [UK Government](<https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-jobs-boost-as-tank-barrel-production-returns-to-the-uk-for-first-time-in-20-years>) — primary announcement
  Source: UK Government 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-22T12:00:01.000Z
- [UK Government](<https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/chief-of-the-general-staffs-speech-at-the-opening-of-telford-gun-hall>) — primary announcement
  Source: UK Government 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-22T15:24:03.000Z
- [UK Government](<https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/defence-secretary-wes-streetings-speech-at-the-opening-of-telford-gun-hall>) — primary announcement
  Source: UK Government 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-22T13:54:38.000Z

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