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December 7, 2023 | International, Aerospace

Ukraine to make shells with US firms as it seeks to develop defence sector | Reuters

Kyiv has agreed with two American firms to jointly manufacture vital 155mm artillery shells in Ukraine, a Ukrainian minister said on Thursday, although production will not start for at least two years.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-us-companies-jointly-produce-155-caliber-ammunition-minister-2023-12-07/

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