Lithuania has signed a contract with the military industry giant Rheinmetall to construct a weapons manufacturing plant in the country, according to the Ministry of Economy of Lithuania. “Rheinmetall establishing operations in Lithuania is a significant step towards meeting our country’s immediate defense and security needs. It will help us to ensure uninterrupted access to essential weapons and ammunition, as the products that European defense needs will be produced on Lithuanian soil,” stated Minister of Economy and Innovation Aušrinė Armonaitė. According to her, the investment of over 180 m…