The company's director, Vladyslav Belbas, revealed this in an interview with Militarny.
Key Points:
- New Factory: The new plant aims to significantly increase the volume of artillery shell supplies. However, the specific types of ammunition that will be produced at this facility were not disclosed.
- Current Production: The company already produces hundreds of thousands of shells annually, covering a range of mortar shells from 60 to 120 mm and 122 mm artillery shells. The majority of components, such as hulls and blasters, are now manufactured in Ukraine, with only gunpowder and explosives being imported.
- No Soviet-Style Ammunition: Belbas noted that the new plant will not produce Soviet-style 152 mm shells.
- Additional Products: Apart from artillery shells, "Ukrainian Armored Vehicles" also manufactures 60 mm, 82 mm, and 120 mm mortars, which are supplied to the Defense Forces.
- Future Capacity: The production capacity for mortars is expected to be fully utilized by the end of 2024, with next year's production already contracted by 50–70%. However, Belbas mentioned that these utilization percentages are conditional and do not fully represent the company's actual production potential.
This development highlights Ukraine's efforts to boost its domestic ammunition production to support its defense capabilities amid ongoing conflicts.
