Ukrainian arms maker DEMZ to invest in new ammunition plant in Lithuania

Ukrainian defense industry company "Dniprovskyi Enerhomekhanichnyi Zavod" (DEMZ) is planning to invest in a new ammunition production facility in Lithuania. The announcement was made by Lithuania's Ministry of Economy and Innovation.

Details about the scale of the project, its exact location, or the expected start of production have not yet been disclosed. The ministry confirmed only that the Ukrainian company will establish new ammunition manufacturing capacity in Lithuania.

Background

DEMZ is one of Ukraine's defense industry enterprises operating in the field of ammunition production. The decision to invest in Lithuania fits into a broader trend of Ukrainian arms and ammunition manufacturers seeking to expand production capacity outside Ukraine, including in European Union and NATO member states.

In recent years, Lithuania has been actively developing its defense industry sector and attracting foreign investment in the field, given the security situation in the region.