
Europe lacks gunpowder and TNT for the production of shells – Bloomberg
The reserves of other explosive and combustible substances are also depleted to the limit. Now that Europe is preparing for an increase in defense costs, a few manufacturers are in a hurry to increase their capacities.
Only Rheinmetall plans to increase the production of gunpowder by more than 50% by 2028, but this will not be enough, the agency notes.