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2 days ago
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A NATO ally on Ukraine's border aims to increase its howitzer ammo production fivefold
Poland is looking to dramatically boost its artillery shell production, notably 155mm shells. Poland's biggest arms manufacturer, PGZ, is being given $633 million to increase its supply. This comes as the war in Ukraine drags on and tensions are high in the Middle East. Poland is planning to significantly boost its production of artillery shells, including 155mm ammo used by howitzers. Amid the intensifying threat from Russia, Polish state assets minister Jakub Jaworowski told the Financial Times that the Polish government is set to provide state defense manufacturing group PGZ with $663 million to ramp up production. He said the goal was to boost production of 155mm artillery shells, which have been heavily used in Ukraine, as well as 120mm shells fired by tanks. "Our goal in the short term is to significantly increase domestic production of this type of armament, as well as to become independent of foreign supplies and build a sustainable base for national autonomy," Jaworowski said. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine has developed into a war of attrition, old-fashioned artillery munitions have played a key role, with both sides firing thousands of rounds a day. The 155mm shell, which is fired by the Western-made howitzers used by Ukraine, has been particularly important. However, the war has exposed shortfalls in Ukraine's Western allies' capacity to produce enough ammunition to supply Ukraine's war effort and also build up their own stockpiles. PGZ, one of Europe's largest arms manufacturers, aims to increase its production of large-calibre shells from about 30,000 a year to between 150,000 and 180,000 annually over the next six years, per the FT. Poland isn't the only European nation seeking to increase its production of 155mm shells. The UK's BAE Systems has said it is seeking a sixfold increase in its production this year. Ukraine has also partnered with German defense firm Rheinmetall to boost artillery production within its borders. Read the original article on Business Insider
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2 days ago
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A NATO ally on Ukraine's border aims to increase its howitzer ammo production fivefold
Poland is planning to significantly boost its production of artillery shells, including 155mm ammo used by howitzers. Amid the intensifying threat from Russia, Polish state assets minister Jakub Jaworowski told the Financial Times that the Polish government is set to provide state defense manufacturing group PGZ with $663 million to ramp up production. He said the goal was to boost production of 155mm artillery shells, which have been heavily used in Ukraine, as well as 120mm shells fired by tanks. "Our goal in the short term is to significantly increase domestic production of this type of armament, as well as to become independent of foreign supplies and build a sustainable base for national autonomy," Jaworowski said. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine has developed into a war of attrition, old-fashioned artillery munitions have played a key role, with both sides firing thousands of rounds a day. The 155mm shell, which is fired by the Western-made howitzers used by Ukraine, has been particularly important. However, the war has exposed shortfalls in Ukraine's Western allies' capacity to produce enough ammunition to supply Ukraine's war effort and also build up their own stockpiles. PGZ, one of Europe's largest arms manufacturers, aims to increase its production of large-calibre shells from about 30,000 a year to between 150,000 and 180,000 annually over the next six years, per the FT. Poland isn't the only European nation seeking to increase its production of 155mm shells. The UK's BAE Systems has said it is seeking a sixfold increase in its production this year. Ukraine has also partnered with German defense firm Rheinmetall to boost artillery production within its borders.
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06-06-2025
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Indiana Secretary speaks on energy
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Governor Mike Braun has recently appointed Suzanne Jaworowski as Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources. She said Hoosiers should be excited, not worried about the future. Jaworowski ran President Trump's 2016 campaign for Indiana and has served as Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy and the International Atomic Energy Agency in Austria. She said Governor Braun is currently focused on a reliable energy grid and affordability for Hoosiers, while keeping the state's natural resources healthy. However, she said this is a unique time with the demand for energy across the state. 'Right now, we are at an unprecedented, historic time for energy demand', Jaworowski said. 'Our energy needs are surging because of AI data centers, steel manufacturing, reshoring of manufacturing and industry, but also just our everyday electrification. Think about all of the things we plug in every single day and it's driving our need for electricity far more than we've ever had in our lifetime.' Jaworowski said that one of the governor's goals is to deploy nuclear energy in the state. She said it is the right time for everyone involved. 'Nuclear is large scale, always available, carbon free, clean electricity that will last for 80 to 100 years to come', Jaworowski said. 'It's extremely important for the state of Indiana to be able to deploy that energy source while we need it right now, while the federal government is helping to support the development of it and industry is ready to partner with us to help pay for it, which makes it much more affordable for Hoosiers.' Jaworowski also said Governor Braun has developed an executive order to do a state-wide water inventory and management plan. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
