Europe increases the production of ammunition against the backdrop of growing threats – isw
European allies of Ukraine actively increase the production of artillery ammunition and eliminate problems of shortage of components that hinder the pace of weapons supply.
Source: Institute of War Study (ISW)
Details: German defensive concern RheinMetall April 7 announced About the purchase and re-profiling of Hagerdorn-NC, which specializes in the production of nitrocellulose, to strengthen the chains of supply of missile fuel for ammunition, in particular, for 155 mm artillery shells.
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Literally: « Rheinmetall already has production facilities in Switzerland, Spain and South Africa. By 2028, the company plans to increase gun production by more than 50%. Its subsidiary Nitrochemie Aschau since 2022 has already increased production by 60%.
Details: ISW also pays attention to China’s dependence. In April 2024, RheinMetall CEOs Armin Papperger and SAAB Michael Johansson said that the PRC was supplying most of the ammunition components to Europe, which creates narrow places in the production process.
In response, Rheinmetall in 2025 expanded the sources of cotton fiber supply (main raw materials for nitrocellulose) from Europe and EU partner countries and created a strategic stock for a few years forward.
Key conclusions ISW for April 7:
- The Kremlin continues to deny the legitimacy of the Ukrainian government, arguing that Ukraine is not a legitimate negotiation partner, and requires a change in the Ukrainian government and demilitarization.
- Ukrainian officials did not report any Russian missile strikes of a long -range radius or drones on the night of April 6th or April 7 after April 7 after the last month of the Air Force, applied by Russia on the night of April 5-6, April 5-6.
- European allies of Ukraine continue to increase the internal production of weapons and solve problems of deficits that impede the production of artillery ammunition.
- The Russian authorities probably contributed to the removal of the famous Russian insider from Telegram in the framework of constant efforts aimed at limiting the Russian information space.
- Russian troops advanced in the Belgorod region and near the Seversk, Toretsk, Pokrovsk and Greater Novosilka, as well as in the west of Zaporizhzhya region.
- The Kremlin continues to use its « Heroes Time » program to militarize regional authorities and society in occupied Ukraine.
