DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Ministry of Defense is now behind the new military equipping industry. President Luis Abinader inaugurated the first phase of a state-of-the-art vehicle assembly plant on Thursday, 1 May 2025, marking a revival for the government’s military industry. The Ministry of Defense described the plant as a technological advancement, institutional strengthening, and the Armed Forces’ unwavering commitment to national development.

“Today is a day of affirmation and rebirth,” said President Luis Abinader during the ceremony. “We stand on land steeped in symbolism and valor: San Cristóbal, birthplace of the Dominican Republic’s first Constitution and epicenter of the patriotic spirit that has shaped our national identity since 1844.”

The President emphasized the project’s commitment to strategic self-sufficiency, efficient public spending, and intelligent...