Turkish defense company Repkon has signed an agreement with Wah Industries Limited (WIL) to establish a production and filling line for 155mm artillery shells in Pakistan.
The collaboration aims to produce 120,000 units annually, according to Turkish state news agency Anadolu.
The agreement was finalized during the 12th International Defense Exhibition and Seminar held in Pakistan earlier this month.
WIL operates under the Pakistan Ordnance Factories, the organization responsible for manufacturing systems, ammunition, and military hardware to support the Pakistan Armed Forces and for export.
Repkon Facility in the US
Earlier this month, Repkon USA secured a $435-million contract with the US Department of Defense to establish a domestic TNT artillery production line.
Douglas Bush, Assistant Secretary of the US Army, emphasized the importance of this effort: “Reshoring TNT production gives us the ability to control and secure our supply chain for this vital component, especially in an era of increasing global challenges.”
Establishing a domestic supply chain marks a critical step in increasing the speed and scale of munitions production. Previously, the production line was heavily reliant on overseas sources.
In line with these efforts, the US is planning to boost its ammunition production from approximately 30,000 units per month to 100,000 by the end of next year to meet domestic demand and provide additional support to Ukraine, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.