Israel and Ukraine Both Need 155mm Artillery Shells. Can the U.S. Meet Demand?
The 155mm shell is the most requested artillery munition of the war in Ukraine. And now Israel needs it as well for its war in Gaza. WSJ’s Alistair MacDonald explains why it is so popular and whether the U.S. and other global arms suppliers can cope with the demand. Photo: Viacheslav Ratynskyi/Reuters
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