Northrop Grumman and Ukroboronprom to build NATO-compliant ammo plant in Ukraine
American defense contractor Northrop Grumman and Ukrainian defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom signed an agreement to build a new medium-caliber ammunition production facility in line with NATO standards, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office reported on July 11.
The announcement was made after a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and top executives of leading defense companies, including BAE Systems, Day & Zimmermann, Boeing, Sierra Nevada Corporation, RTX, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, D&M Holding, AeroVironment, and Amentum.
The meeting discussed the potential for joint defense production, focusing on ammunition, air defense systems, guns, armored vehicles, drones, and equipment repair and maintenance.
Northrop Grumman is the world's third-largest defense contractor by revenue, after RTX and Lockheed Martin.
"This is our first project that's paid for with Ukrainian dollars," Northrop director Dave Bartell said at the Eurosatory 2024 exhibition in Paris on June 18, announcing plans to begin manufacturing ammunition in Ukraine.
"We are looking to expand that into tank ammo, 155 mm, and others as we find innovative processes."
On July 9, Ukroboronprom opened its first office abroad in Washington.
The announcement coincided with the first day of NATO’s 75th annual summit, also held in the U.S. capital.
According to Strategic Industries Minister Oleksandr Kamyshin, the new office will facilitate joint U.S.-Ukrainian defense cooperation. Additionally, the office will engage with U.S. contractors and government agencies and plan agreements for military technology transfers.
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