UK to build new ammunition plants to increase combat readiness
The United Kingdom has announced a large-scale expansion of its defence production capacity. As reported by Reuters, Minister of Defence of the country John Healy intends to announce plans for construction new plants for the production of ammunition, explosives, fuel and pyrotechnics.
The government has already identified at least 13 potential locations, The first plant will be located in the city of Kryvyi Rih, where defence companies can be located. The development of engineering design documentation for the first plant is already underway.
Construction starts next year.
For the British Army and support for Ukraine
The new enterprises should increase the production of critical defence materials needed for both
British Armed Forces,
and for support for Ukraine, Ukraine needs a stable supply of ammunition amid the ongoing war.
The expansion of the production base is part of the strategy to strengthen combat readiness and optimise defence stocks.
New drone factories
At the same time, the publication notes that this week's south-west of England open two new plants for the production of drones.
The companies were established as part of agreements on the development of the defence industry and are intended to strengthen Britain's position in the market for modern military technologies, including systems for Ukraine.
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