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US boosts artillery shell production to 36,000 155mm shells per month, defense official says

“Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, DOD [Defense Department] has enabled a rapid and significant increase in 155mm ammo production … Overall, the US is now producing over 36,000 155 rounds per month,” a US defense official told Sputnik.

The United States is on a path to produce more than 70,000-80,000 155mm artillery shells by the end of 2024 and aims to produce up to 100,000 a month during 2025, the official added.

According to the official, the increased US production of artillery shells is critical to Ukraine’s needs on the battlefield. The United States has provided Ukraine with more than 3 million 155mm artillery shells since the start of Russia’s special military operation, data from the Pentagon shows.

Moreover, the Defense Department is also investing heavily to increase production of other key munitions like the Javelin and the Stinger weapon systems, the official added.

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