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Global defense industries are reacting in kind in an era marked by geopolitical tension. Production rates tell a story of preparation and response. Supply Chain Professor Jason Miller offers his take on LinkedIn.
Rising Tides in Germany:
Recent data highlights an uptick in Germany's weapons and ammunition production.
Why? Rheinmetall expands to support Ukraine amidst Russia's invasion.
The surge? Production is up 60% since 2015 and still climbing.
Global defense industries are reacting in kind in an era marked by geopolitical tension.
U.S. Ammo Production:
The goal? Ramping up 155mm artillery shell production.
Current production: 28,000/month.
The ambition: A leap to 100,000 rounds/month, a significant rise from 14,000 post-Russia's Ukraine invasion.
Global Landscape:
Western ammo reserves are thinning, and with ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, arms production's future looks busy.
Spotlight: Poland's massive orders for HIMARs rocket launchers and guided multiple launch rockets. Why? They're proving effective in Ukrainian operations.
U.S. military update: Out with the old ATACMS, replaced by the Precision Strike Missile.
The Big Takeaway: For those in the business of components, chemicals, or other inputs with military applications, especially artillery shells and GMLRs, brace yourselves. Demand will soon mimic Cold War levels.
Regarding production of 155mm artillery rounds, "'We're going to be at 100,000 per month in 2025. We were at 14,000 per month 6 or 8 months ago, we are now at 28,000 a month today,' Bill LaPlante, the Pentagon's chief weapons buyer said at a conference"https://t.co/qtCFVrqn5Jpic.twitter.com/aNeyjFluEy
Hi! I'm Adriana and I've been working for FreightCaviar as Head Writer for a little over a year now. Some of my favorite topics to cover are FreightTech, Green Freight, and nearshoring/reshoring.
