The invasion of Ukraine is driving defense spending and the development of advanced production techniques for howitzers.
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Updated Aug 26
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The invasion of Ukraine is driving defense spending and the development of advanced production techniques for howitzers.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- ProPublica exposed production failures and boondoggle at a Texas artillery factory contracted by the U.S. Army for Ukraine.Sub-event
Brian McDonnell's background includes paratrooper service, while NYPD utilizes Staten Island for K9 unit training.1 source
- A Dallas-area factory, using Turkish machinery, was producing artillery shells for Ukraine before the Army halted operations.Sub-event
- Kyiv signed a deal to manufacture BAE Systems howitzers.Sub-event
- The Ukraine war is fueling a rearmament boom, leading to surging air defense demand and the launch of cheaper missile systems.Sub-event
Advanced howitzer production techniques are being developed in response to the Ukraine invasion.1 source
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senior officer in the Australian Army