Telford gun hall begins UK production of artillery barrels
The UK government says Rheinmetall’s facility will make barrels and breeches for 120mm and 155mm weapon systems and supports 100 skilled jobs.
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- The government says the facility’s opening returns large-calibre gun manufacturing to the UK after decades abroad.
The government says the site adds domestic production capacity for artillery components.
The government says Rheinmetall UK plans to expand its workforce as production ramps up.
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Telford gun hall begins UK production of artillery barrels
- UK GovernmentBritish jobs boost as tank barrel production returns to the UK for first time in 20 yearsSource: UK Government 2026 · Oct 22, 2026 (UTC)
The UK government says Rheinmetall’s facility will make barrels and breeches for 120mm and 155mm weapon systems and supports 100 skilled jobs.
- UK GovernmentBritish jobs boost as tank barrel production returns to the UK for first time in 20 yearsSource: UK Government 2026 · Oct 22, 2026 (UTC)
The government says the facility’s opening returns large-calibre gun manufacturing to the UK after decades abroad.
- UK GovernmentBritish jobs boost as tank barrel production returns to the UK for first time in 20 yearsSource: UK Government 2026 · Oct 22, 2026 (UTC)
The government says the site adds domestic production capacity for artillery components.
- UK GovernmentBritish jobs boost as tank barrel production returns to the UK for first time in 20 yearsSource: UK Government 2026 · Oct 22, 2026 (UTC)
The government says Rheinmetall UK plans to expand its workforce as production ramps up.
- UK GovernmentBritish jobs boost as tank barrel production returns to the UK for first time in 20 yearsSource: UK Government 2026 · Oct 22, 2026 (UTC)