Pentagon announced data on the increase in ammunition production during SVO 00:23

The United States significantly increased its munitions production during the conflict in Ukraine. This was reported in a report website Pentagon.

Thus, the production volume of 155 mm caliber bullets increased by 2.8 times and reached 40 thousand units per month; this is 178% more than before the special military operation (SVO).

Production of PAC-3 MSE missiles for air defense systems increased by 116% from 21 to 48.6 units per month, and HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems ammunition increased by 60% from five to eight units per month.

There was also a 64 percent increase in the production of M777 howitzer barrels (from 11 to 18 per month), a 40 percent increase in the production of GMLRS missiles, an 18 percent increase in the production of AIM-9X missiles and a 14 percent increase in the production of Javelin anti-tank systems.

January 9 Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin statedHe said that the conflict in Ukraine made it possible for the United States to invest $70 billion in the development of its own military-industrial complex. According to him, these funds were spent on the production of weapons for warehouses of the US army, as well as on supplies to Ukraine.

Formerly Russia’s permanent representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya statedUS defense companies make the most money from the Ukraine conflict. According to the diplomat, last year 41 American companies accounted for half of the total arms sales, allowing them to generate $317 billion; This accounts for 50% of the revenue from global arms sales.

Previously USA announced About the Biden administration’s latest aid package to Ukraine.