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Around 400 people protested in Leipzig against Covenant’s planned long-range cruise missile production. The company still aims to begin manufacturing in 2027 and increase output in later years.
Several hundred people took to the streets in Leipzig to protest against plans by the American defense company Covenant to begin producing long-range cruise missiles in the city. Police estimated the crowd at around 400.
As reported by app.ekkow.com .
What is known the protest and the company’s plans
The demonstration took place on Saturday in heavy rain. Most of the participants were young people. They carried placards, left-wing symbols and Palestinian flags.
In early October, Covenant officially opened its planned production facility in northern Leipzig. The company intends to begin producing Anthem cruise missiles in 2027.
Under the plan, Leipzig will become Covenant’s largest site in the world. In its first year of operation, the facility is expected to assemble 1,000 missile systems, with production scheduled to reach 5,000 units in 2028.
Protesters oppose locating weapons production in the city, while the company plans to increase missile production in the coming years.
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