AP: US plant increases production of 155mm ammunition for Ukraine
A Pennsylvania ammunition plant increased production of crucial 155mm artillery shells by 50% to support Ukraine's defense efforts.
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US firm to start ammunition production in Ukraine
Northrop Grumman has announced plans to manufacture medium caliber ammunition in Ukraine, a first for a US defense firm in the country.
Three French companies to set up production in Ukraine
According to French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, French companies will partner with Ukrainian companies to manufacture spare parts and possibly ammunition. The first production reportedly has to be set until summer 2024.
NATO inks $ 1.2 bn deal for 220,000 shells to resupply allies, Ukraine, but delivery could take years
NATO agreed $1.2 billion 155mm ammo buy to backfill depleted ally stockpiles and assist outgunned Ukraine, however the 220,000 shells, subject to delivery lags, may not bolster Kyiv's defense until 2027.
Russia hits 2 million large-caliber munitions yearly; 500k shortfall covered by North Korea
First Belarus, then Iran, and now mainly North Korea have covered Russia's ammunition shortfalls, according to Ukrainian intelligence
EU market chief aims for €100 bn EU defense fund, ensures million shell production for Ukraine by spring
EU Internal Market Commissioner insists on meeting target of manufacturing 1 million shells for Ukraine by spring, unveils €100 billion EU defense fund to boost military capacity.
Slovakia quietly bolsters Ukraine’s defenses despite political rhetoric
Business overrides politics in Slovakia and Hungary as both nations' defense firms expand production and cooperation with Ukraine despite claims of not supplying weapons
With billions invested, Ukraine-EU defense cooperation gains momentum
Defense industry and cooperation can’t be built in one day. But the good news for Ukraine is that it can’t be canceled in one day either due to huge investments and multi-year contracts. Even if governmental military aid from the US or EU declines, new factories and joint production will continue deliveries regardless of politics.
German Defense Minister promises to improve ammo production for Ukraine
Amidst ammunition supply challenges, the German Defense Minister pledges incremental improvements, highlighting industry constraints and the need for sustainable supplies.
Newsweek: Ukraine is winning artillery war against Russia
Ukraine has destroyed thousands of Russian artillery pieces and rocket launchers in the past three months, thanks to the superior range and precision of NATO-supplied weapons and counter-battery radars, according to Newsweek.
EU (predictably) admits it will fail artillery shell pledge for Ukraine
As Western production fails to meet targets, most ammunition Ukraine uses for its counteroffensive are from South Korean stocks, Euromaidan Press' defense sources say
Lithuania: EU supplied Ukraine with only 300,000 shells, while DPRK already sent 350,000 to Russia
Luthuania FM Landsbergis: The EU promised Ukraine 1,000,000 artillery rounds, delivered only 300,000 so far while North Korea delivered 350,000 to Russia.
Ukraine’s ammo production surges but still lags behind consumption
Ukraine’s defense industry has grown its production of shells, but still cannot meet the demand and requires Western assistance.
NATO urges its member states to increase production of ammunition
Admiral Robert Bauer called on NATO countries to agree on a standard for artillery ammunition to increase production.
Rheinmetall receives “mid-triple-digit million euro” order for artillery ammo for Ukraine
Rheinmetall, the German arms manufacturer, has secured another substantial order to provide over 100,000 shells for Ukraine.
Denmark purchases facility to restart domestic ammunition production
Denmark bought the same facility which it had sold in 2008 to restart ammunition production there.
German arms company secures multi-million order to supply ammo to Ukraine
Rheinmetall has booked an order to produce 155-mm artillery shells for Ukraine's and Germany's Armed Forces.
The US has struck deals with Bulgaria and South Korea to supply the crucial 155-mm shells to Ukraine — FT
The US has already struck deals with Bulgaria and South Korea to supply the crucial 155-mm artillery shells…
Germany’s biggest arms maker to open tank factory in Ukraine within 3 months
Rheinmetall, Germany’s largest automotive and arms manufacturer, will open a new armored vehicle factory in Ukraine within the…
Ukraine ramps up ammunition production amid war with Russia
In June 2023, Ukraine produced more mortar and artillery shells than in the entire 2022, Minister for Ukraine’s…