America’s factories are racing to produce more 155 mm artillery shells, one of Ukraine’s most critical weapons in the war against Russia. At a plant in Scranton, Pennsylvania, workers forge steel into the rounds Ukraine fires by the thousands each day. The United States has opened five new factories to boost production, and in 2024, Congress approved $6 billion to ramp it up further. Despite this, Russia is outproducing the West nearly three to one, raising questions about whether the U.S. can keep pace. How is America arming Ukraine while rebuilding its own stockpiles? And why does artillery remain a go-to weapon years into the war, even as both sides deploy drones and precision missiles?0:00 Intro0:43 Why 155s are so important in Ukraine2:20 How 155mm shells are made3:58 History of 155mm shells4:33 Other expensive weapons NATO has sent Ukraine4:57 How much ammunition Ukraine is using6:51 How America is sending cluster bombs during shortage7:33 Outro8:54 Credits————————–