NATO has overtaken Russia in ammunition production – Rutte
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (photo: Getty Images)
Until recently, Russia was ahead of NATO allies in ammunition production. However, the situation has changed dramatically. According to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's speech at the NATO forum, the Alliance has increased its pace and moved ahead.
The NATO Secretary General stated that the world is facing real and long-term threats, the main one of which remains Russia's unprovoked war against Ukraine.
He emphasized that the danger posed by Russia will not disappear even after the war ends, as the country will continue to be a destabilizing force in Europe and the world.
According to him, Russia is not acting alone: it is cooperating with China, North Korea, Iran, and other states, expanding defense cooperation to an unprecedented level.
These countries, according to the Secretary General, are preparing for a prolonged confrontation and are working to undermine global rules.
NATO stressed that the Alliance must be ready for these challenges while upholding the principle of "peace through strength." To achieve this, it is necessary to focus on three key factors:
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Increasing the amount of weaponry,
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Creativity,
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Cooperation.
The Secretary General emphasized that NATO countries already possess the most advanced systems, which provide superiority. However, larger production volumes and faster deliveries are needed.
"We are already turning the tide on ammunition. Until recently, Russia was producing more ammunition than all NATO Allies put together," Rutte emphasized.
According to him, dozens of new production lines are being opened across NATO territory, existing capacities are being expanded, and the volume of weapons production is the highest it has been in the past decade.
"We are making more than we have done in decades. We need to build on this progress in other areas, from high-end air defense and low-cost drone interceptors," he concluded.
Weapons production in Russia
At the beginning of the summer, it became known that Russia is increasing the production of drones, infantry fighting vehicles, aviation equipment, and ships, and is preparing for a new war.
Throughout the entire period of the full-scale war, Russia has been improving its missiles, bombs, and UAVs, which it uses to attack Ukraine.
In particular, the material by RBC-Ukraine provides more details on what has changed and what threat they pose.
Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin once again spoke about Russia's "latest" weaponry, including the medium-range missile Oreshnik.
