Welsh Munitions Factory Delay Impacts UK Stockpiles and Ukraine Aid

A new munitions factory in Wales, deemed crucial for boosting UK stockpiles and supplying shells to Ukraine, faces significant delays in opening, marking a setback for the armed forces.

15 Feb, 15:16 — 15 Feb, 15:16

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The Guardian15 Feb, 15:16

Welsh munitions factory seen as crucial to boosting UK stockpiles and aiding Ukraine is yet to open

Exclusive: Delay at Glascoed is latest setback for armed forces and for UK’s capacity to supply shells to Ukraine A new factory in Wales seen as crucial to boosting UK munitions production remains unopened more than six months after its planned launch, adding to a string of delays dogging the armed forces. The explosives facility at Glascoed, south Wales, was expected to bring a 16-fold increase in Britain’s capacity to make artillery shells, replenishing dwindling stock and increasing supplies for Ukraine. Continue reading...

By Alex Daniel

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