Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant Increases Production for Ukraine

Scranton facility ramps up output by 50% amid $400 million modernization to meet rising demand in the Russia-Ukraine war.

The Army Ammunition Plant is producing 36,000 artillery rounds per month, up from 24,000.
The plant is undergoing a $400 million modernization, with 20 projects currently in progress.
Three new production lines are being developed to further boost output.
The U.S. has sent over 3 million 155 mm artillery rounds to Ukraine since 2022.
The facility is operated by General Dynamics and employs about 300 workers.