Ukraine and Norway to Jointly Produce Long-Range 155 mm Artillery Shells

Ukraine and Norway will launch joint production of long-range 155 mm artillery shells.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the start of the defense project during his evening address on May 10.

The project will focus on manufacturing long-range artillery ammunition, including systems similar to Norway’s HE-ER shells produced by Nammo and the American M549A1 projectile.

These shells can strike targets more than 40 kilometers away, increasing artillery range and improving counter-battery operations against enemy guns and positions.

“Kill zones are expanding, and drones of all types remain a priority. But soldiers themselves say that artillery is still needed – especially long-range artillery,” Zelensky said.

At the end of April, Ukrainian Armor stated that the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine had still not signed any contracts for the supply of long-range 155mm artillery shells.

This type of ammunition was identified by the General Staff as a procurement priority for the current year.