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The European Union is running late on its promise to deliver one million rounds of ammunition to Ukraine within 12 months, European Council President Charles Michel said on Thursday.

EU behind on 1-million-shell target for Ukraine, top official says

  EU states decided to provide Ukraine with the shells until March 2024 to support the country in its defence against Russia, but only about 300,000 shells have been delivered so far. Fulfilling the pledge was a “challenge,” Michel said. “We are working to get 1 million rounds of artillery ammunition to Ukraine,” he said. …

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The Norwegian government is set to allocate NOK 690 million to enhance the nation's ammunition manufacturing capabilities, embracing a significant European defence initiative.

Norway commits NOK 690 million to bolster domestic ammunition production

  Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram announced the decision to join the European Support for Ammunition Production (ASAP) program, with Norway contributing approximately 190 million NOK as its membership fee. “Joining ASAP has the potential to trigger billion-kroner investments into increased production capacity within the Norwegian defense industry,” Gram stated. In a strategic move …

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