NATO and Ukraine Conducted Confidential Dresden Meeting, Reports Bild
According to Bild, high-ranking military leaders from NATO countries and Ukraine convened in Germany for confidential discussions this week. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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A secret gathering in Dresden brought together high-ranking military officials from NATO member countries and Ukraine, as reported by Bild. According to the outlet, Germany took advantage of the event to showcase the latest advancements from its arms manufacturers.
Earlier this month, Rheinmetall, Germany’s leading defense company, revealed it had nearly doubled its operating profit during the first half of 2024, citing the Ukraine conflict as a key factor that "significantly improved business performance."
Bild reported on Thursday that commanders from the ground forces of 35 European nations, along with representatives from Ukraine and the US, met in a closed-door session from Tuesday to Thursday. The meeting was marked by secrecy and increased security measures due to concerns about espionage.
The discussions reportedly covered topics such as NATO's expanded operational areas in Sweden and Finland—both of which joined the military alliance within the last 18 months—as well as a threat analysis and insights gained from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The meeting also included a presentation of German military hardware, including Rheinmetall's Skyranger anti-aircraft system, characterized by its revolver-type autocannon and sophisticated radar, making it well-suited for intercepting enemy drones.
In June, Rheinmetall's head of Land Systems, Bjorn Bernhard, indicated that a variant of the Skyranger, adapted to be mounted on the chassis of the Leopard 1 tank from the Cold War era, could soon be delivered to Ukraine.
Additionally, a new Remote Controlled Howitzer RCH 155 was showcased to military leaders in Dresden, with plans for the initial delivery of 54 units to Ukraine next year, as interest has also been expressed by several European armed forces.
Rheinmetall is currently constructing a new facility in Lower Saxony, aiming to produce up to 700,000 artillery shells annually by 2025. The company also opened a tank maintenance center in western Ukraine in June and announced intentions to establish further ammunition and air-defense factories within Ukraine’s borders.
Senior officials in Russia have cautioned that such facilities would be deemed "legitimate targets" for military actions. The Kremlin has maintained that Western military assistance to Ukraine merely prolongs the conflict without altering its eventual outcome.
Ian Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
Earlier this month, Rheinmetall, Germany’s leading defense company, revealed it had nearly doubled its operating profit during the first half of 2024, citing the Ukraine conflict as a key factor that "significantly improved business performance."
Bild reported on Thursday that commanders from the ground forces of 35 European nations, along with representatives from Ukraine and the US, met in a closed-door session from Tuesday to Thursday. The meeting was marked by secrecy and increased security measures due to concerns about espionage.
The discussions reportedly covered topics such as NATO's expanded operational areas in Sweden and Finland—both of which joined the military alliance within the last 18 months—as well as a threat analysis and insights gained from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The meeting also included a presentation of German military hardware, including Rheinmetall's Skyranger anti-aircraft system, characterized by its revolver-type autocannon and sophisticated radar, making it well-suited for intercepting enemy drones.
In June, Rheinmetall's head of Land Systems, Bjorn Bernhard, indicated that a variant of the Skyranger, adapted to be mounted on the chassis of the Leopard 1 tank from the Cold War era, could soon be delivered to Ukraine.
Additionally, a new Remote Controlled Howitzer RCH 155 was showcased to military leaders in Dresden, with plans for the initial delivery of 54 units to Ukraine next year, as interest has also been expressed by several European armed forces.
Rheinmetall is currently constructing a new facility in Lower Saxony, aiming to produce up to 700,000 artillery shells annually by 2025. The company also opened a tank maintenance center in western Ukraine in June and announced intentions to establish further ammunition and air-defense factories within Ukraine’s borders.
Senior officials in Russia have cautioned that such facilities would be deemed "legitimate targets" for military actions. The Kremlin has maintained that Western military assistance to Ukraine merely prolongs the conflict without altering its eventual outcome.
Ian Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
