Low-Tech US Explosives Are Now Crucial to Ukraine’s Defense
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Shortage of Equipment and Supplies in Ukraine's Defense
The chapter explores the lack of essential equipment and supplies in Ukraine's defense, such as armed vehicles, fuel, and traditional munitions like 155-millimeter artillery shells that require black powder. It emphasizes the importance of refurbishing old munitions factories in the U.S., like the one in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to meet the demand for ammunition. The focus is on the significance of low-tech weaponry, such as 155-millimeter shells, in enhancing the effectiveness of Ukrainian soldiers in combat.
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