UK Shell Factory Critical for Ukraine Stalled, 6 Months Late

A crucial new munitions factory in Wales is still not open. It is more than six months behind schedule. The facility at Glascoed was supposed to significantly boost UK artillery shell production. Officials expected a 16-fold increase in capacity. This delay is a major setback. It slows efforts to rebuild Britain's own military stockpiles. It also hampers plans to send more shells to Ukraine for its war against Russia. The factory is part of a larger push to strengthen the UK's weapons production. Its ongoing problems add to a series of delays currently affecting the armed forces.