The US has sent Ukraine millions of 155mm rounds since the war started, including cluster bombs. But there's a global shortage of 155 shells, and some are afraid that the US is depleting its stockpile. We visited the Scranton Ammunition Plant to see how common shells are made.

0:00 Intro
0:52 Why 155s are so important in Ukraine
2:40 How 155mm shells are made
4:20 History of 155mm shells
4:53 Other expensive weapons NATO has sent Ukraine
5:51 How America is sending cluster bombs during shortage

MORE BIG BUSINESS VIDEOS:
Why Coconut Farmers Risk Their Lives To Feed The World's Superfood Obsession | Big Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEA8HpR_Azw
How Tabasco Fills Up To 700,000 Hot Sauce Bottles A Day | Big Business | Insider Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqBKJF7tE_k
23 Fascinating Jobs Around The World | Big Business | Insider Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RThSD70hiTg

------------------------------------------------------

#ukraine #weapons #insiderbusiness

Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more.

Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com
Insider Business on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider
Insider Business on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insiderbusiness
Insider Business on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsider
Insider Business on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143
Insider Business on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider

Inside the US Factory Making Ukraine’s Most Important Ammo | Big Business | Insider Business