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Europe Boosts Artillery Production, Outpacing Russia and China

4/26/2025

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Europe is on a fast track to bolster its artillery shell production, now competing with China and leaving Russia behind. By 2026, output could soar to 2.4 million shells each year, fueled by the EU's ASAP initiative. Meanwhile, Ukraine is stepping up its defense game, manufacturing 40% of its weapons domestically, including crucial drones, as it navigates ongoing shortages.

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Europe is on a fast track to bolster its artillery shell production, now competing with China and leaving Russia behind. By 2026, output could soar to 2.4 million shells each year, fueled by the EU's ASAP initiative. Meanwhile, Ukraine is stepping up its defense game, manufacturing 40% of its weapons domestically, including crucial drones, as it navigates ongoing shortages.