Defense Cooperation: Ukrainian Company to Build Explosive Production Plant in Lithuania.

Ukrainian company plans to build an explosive substances production plant in Lithuania

The Ministry of Economy and Innovation of Lithuania signed a memorandum of intent on cooperation with a Ukrainian company regarding the construction of a next-generation RDX (hexogen) explosive substances plant.

"We are actively developing cooperation in the defense sphere with our partner Ukraine. The new explosive plant in Lithuania is a clear signal to the aggressor that we will not retreat. The defense capability of Ukraine and Europe is growing and will continue to grow, both in terms of weapons and ammunition, as well as advanced protection and safety technologies," noted the Minister of Economy and Innovation Aušrinė Armonaitė, reports Ukrinform.

According to her deputy Erika Kuročkinė, the new-generation plant being built by Ukrainians in Lithuania will significantly contribute to the development of the country's defense sector. She also reminded that Lithuania has already attracted German and American defense industry giants Rheinmetall and Northrop Grumman, which will establish ammunition production here.

"The new explosive production plant is one of several planned joint defense projects – Lithuanians and Ukrainians are also discussing the development of drones and other defense technologies," said Kuročkinė.

According to Elijus Čivilis, CEO of "Invest in Lithuania", the growing Lithuanian defense industry, strengthened by the attraction of high-level investments, indicates that Lithuania is becoming an important participant in the European security infrastructure.

The press service of the Lithuanian ministry notes that the global RDX explosive market is rapidly growing. This explosive material has better properties than many other modern explosives.

RDX material can be used alone or in combination with other explosive materials and is intended for the production of various bombs, mines, etc. Explosives made from this material are widely used in NATO countries' armies. The hexogen market in 2023 was approximately 10 billion USD. Due to increasing demand, it is forecasted to grow by 2028, reaching 13 billion USD.