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Arms producing countries have benefited the most from the Russia-Ukraine war. Turkey seems to be directly benefiting from the war. Türkiye is now supplying arms to America also. The US is in talks to increase purchases of explosives from Turkey to increase the production of artillery shells. America wants cannon balls for Ukraine. Weapons are being supplied to Ukraine by Western countries. Turkey is on track to become the largest supplier of artillery shells to the US.
Officials said Turkey would supply trinitrotoluene and nitroguanidine, known as TNT, which is used as propellant, Bloomberg reported. This will be vital in the production of NATO standard 155 mm caliber ammunition. This is necessary to potentially triple production. Turkey is on track to become the largest seller of artillery shells to the US earlier this year. Defense Minister says France will soon deliver 78 howitzers to Ukraine to meet Kiev's urgent needs
Erdogan will go to America
Ukraine has been at war for two years. Due to this the global demand for ammunition has increased. Western allies are rushing to deliver supplies to Ukraine, even as their own stocks are dwindling. Officials say the surge in demand has led to a backlog of orders around the world. The defense supply chain is currently under pressure from things like TNT. The agreement with Turkey also reflects the delicate balance between NATO allies. Turkish President Erdogan will visit the White House on May 9. This will be President Biden's first visit after assuming office.
Big deal between America and Türkiye
Erdogan's visit will also highlight the growing military ties between the US and Turkey. This year Turkey allowed Sweden to join NATO. After this approval, America agreed to sell F-16 fighter planes, missiles and bombs to Turkey. This deal will be worth 23 billion dollars. In late February, the Pentagon said it had awarded a contract to General Dynamics Ordnance Systems to manufacture parts for three 155 mm shells in Texas. A Turkish company is also involved in this. Production from the plant will start in June. Turkish defense firm Rapcon hopes to produce about 30 percent of all US 155 mm shells by 2025.