(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published on August 28, 2024 at 9:53 A.M.)

A Pennsylvania ammunition plant upped production by 50% to meet surging demand. The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, who makes a key artillery shell in Russia’s attack against Ukraine recently increased production of 155 mm howitzer shells from 24,000 to 36,000 rounds per month. Government officials say three new production lines are under development that will allow the Scranton facility to produce even more of the critical munitions. On Tuesday, plant officials gave a tour of the plant to showcase an modernization that continues and is priced at $400 million.