Jens Stoltenberg announced plans to increase shell production to 100,000 per month. NATO countries are boosting joint procurement and investing in the production of defense equipment.
Before the full-scale invasion, the US produced approximately 14,000 155mm artillery shells per month.
The US is increasing shell production
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated that member states have seen an increase in weapon and ammunition production since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Stoltenberg made this announcement following a meeting of defense ministers.
Countries Increase Shell Production
According to Stoltenberg, NATO allies’ efforts to increase joint procurement are showing results. He cited the example of the US, which produced about 14,000 155mm artillery shells per month before the full-scale invasion.
“Now it’s 28,000 per month, and by the end of next year, it is planned to reach 100,000 per month. We have seen similar increases in the production of heavy artillery ammunition across Europe,” Stoltenberg said.
He noted that investments are currently being directed towards the defense sector, with new factories being built. This involves not only shells but also the production of new air defense systems.
Note! Earlier, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reported that the Alliance is ready to invest 40 billion euros annually in military support for Ukraine.
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