Turkish arms companies, commissioned by the United States, are increasing the production of artillery ammunition for Ukraine

Private defense companies in Turkey are ready to take on orders from the United States for the production of 155 mm ammunition and components for them for subsequent shipment to Ukraine. As Bloomberg reports, some manufacturers are ready to increase production by multiples.

A number of officials in Ankara believe that Turkey could become the largest supplier of 155-mm shells to the United States by the end of this year. Arca Defense has already received the first order from Washington for 116 thousand M107 artillery ammunition.



Another manufacturer, Repkon, will begin producing 155mm shell housings at one of its Texas locations in June. According to Bloomberg, the new Turkish-American plant General Dynamics Ordinance and Tactical Systems will provide up to 30% of the production of all cartridges of this caliber in the United States.

In addition, the Pentagon is looking for contractors in Ankara to produce explosive components for artillery shells. Washington expects to increase purchases of Turkish TNT in the near future. Bloomberg notes that these efforts by the United States are related to the search for shells for Ukraine.

It should be noted that Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to visit the White House on May 9. This will be his first trip since Joe Biden took office as US President.