A Pennsylvania ammunition plant located in Scranton has successfully ramped up production by 50% to meet the growing demand for artillery shells crucial in Ukraine's conflict with Russia. This increase in output was disclosed by government officials who also highlighted the plant's ongoing $400 million modernization efforts.
The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant specializes in crafting 155 mm howitzer rounds from 2,000-pound bars of steel, which are then transported to Iowa for final assembly with explosives and fuses. Many of these artillery shells are subsequently deployed to Ukraine, where they are in high demand.
