# Rheinmetall expands ammunition plant in Várpalota, Hungary

Rheinmetall has started the second phase of construction at its ammunition plant in Várpalota, Hungary, expanding the site by 20 hectares to 120 hectares. The expansion will add production of 155mm and 120mm ammunition, with production slated to begin in early 2026, and total employment to reach 200.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-01-30
- Where: Várpalota, Hungary
- Jobs: 200
- Starts operating: 2026
- Status: under construction
- Products: 30mm ammunition, 155mm artillery shells, 120mm tank ammunition, RDX explosives
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Rheinmetall](https://endata.com/companies/2541.md)
- [N7](https://endata.com/companies/75324.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [defence-industry.eu](https://defence-industry.eu/rheinmetall-new-plant-in-hungary-increases-european-ammunition-production-capacity/), 2024-01-30: "The second phase of construction started in January 2024."

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