The article discusses the shortage of artillery ammunition in Ukraine and the efforts to increase production. Here are the main points:
* Ukraine is struggling with a severe shortage of artillery ammunition, which has hindered its military’s effectiveness.
* The West is trying to catch up with Russia’s artillery production, but it’s facing challenges due to differences in technology and supply chains.
* Rheinmetall, a German arms manufacturer, has announced plans to build 155 mm artillery shells inside Ukraine, but the process is expected to take several years.
* European ammo makers are generally pointing to 2027 as the start of new mass production.
* BAE Systems, a British defense company, is exploring new chemical compounds that can replace nitrocellulose in propellant production.
