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Ukraine Aims for 1M Artillery Shells to Boost Defense

5/22/2025

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Ukraine is set to ramp up its defense capabilities, targeting the production of over 1 million 155mm artillery shells each year, as revealed by Defense Minister Rustem Umierov. This ambitious plan, shared in a videoconference with EU defense ministers, marks a significant leap in Ukraine's defense production, soaring from $1 billion in 2022 to an impressive $35 billion by 2025, bolstering European security.

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Ukraine is set to ramp up its defense capabilities, targeting the production of over 1 million 155mm artillery shells each year, as revealed by Defense Minister Rustem Umierov. This ambitious plan, shared in a videoconference with EU defense ministers, marks a significant leap in Ukraine's defense production, soaring from $1 billion in 2022 to an impressive $35 billion by 2025, bolstering European security.