- ► Italy approved production start at Rheinmetall’s Sardinia defense plant.
- â–º Approval followed confirmation that the site meets environmental compliance standards.
- â–º The facility is located near Domusnovas in southern Sardinia.
- ► Rheinmetall invested approximately €50 million in the project.
- â–º The plant will produce explosives and guided missile components.
- â–º Output is intended to support EU, NATO, and allied defense demand.
Italy Clears Rheinmetall Defense Production In Sardinia
The Italian government has authorized the start of defense production at a Rheinmetall facility on the island of Sardinia, paving the way for the long-delayed plant to begin output of explosives and guided missiles. The move follows confirmation that the site meets environmental standards under national rules and clears a key regulatory hurdle for the German defense group.
Rheinmetall confirmed late Tuesday that Rome’s approval allows production at the plant near Domusnovas in southern Sardinia to begin shortly. The company said the decision is aimed at helping meet the demand from European Union, NATO, and allied states for munitions and related ordnance.
The firm invested about 50 million euro into the Sardinia site, which had been held up by years of legal and administrative review, including environmental impact assessments. Approval from the national government followed a resolution of disputes with regional authorities.
Rheinmetall’s operations in Italy extend beyond this plant. The company works with Italian defense firms, including Leonardo, on land systems such as armored vehicles and other ordnance, forming part of an integrated industrial base that serves both domestic and allied requirements.
The start of production in Sardinia aligns with wider European defense efforts to strengthen munitions supply chains amid heightened geopolitical tensions and persistent demand for ammunition and guided weapons across allied militaries. Analysts have noted that boosting local production capacity in Europe is key to reducing reliance on external sources and addressing shortfalls in NATO inventories. (See also: related supply chain developments in European defense sector)
What This Means
The Sardinia plant’s operational launch will provide new capacity for explosive and missile assembly, supporting NATO and partner nations’ stockpiles. This development also marks a tangible outcome from cooperation between Italian authorities and one of Europe’s largest defense manufacturers.
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