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The Complications of Weapon Production in Times of War
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13:34 - 22:08 (08:34)

NATO allies are trying to work together to make it easier and cheaper for companies to reopen and produce weapons during times of war. After 9-11, many heavy weapons production lines closed in Europe due to a decreased demand for those weapons.

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Ukrainians were able to defend their country from Russian aggression by taking up arms, even if they had no experience before the war.
13:34 - 15:37 (02:03)
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Ukraine
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Ukrainians were able to defend their country from Russian aggression by taking up arms, even if they had no experience before the war. Despite concerns from some countries that Ukraine would lose the weapons given to them, the Ukrainian people have shown a strong desire to defend their freedoms.

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The Complications of Weapon Production in Times of War
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Ukraine's Long Year
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With the increase in demand for ammunition due to conflicts in Ukraine, Europe's defense industry needs to ramp up production to provide the necessary ammunition.
15:37 - 18:19 (02:41)
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Ammunition Production
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With the increase in demand for ammunition due to conflicts in Ukraine, Europe's defense industry needs to ramp up production to provide the necessary ammunition. This could involve reopening weapons production lines and investing in tank and jet production.

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The Complications of Weapon Production in Times of War
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Ukraine's Long Year
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Up First
NATO allies are pooling their requests to make it easier and more financially viable for companies to reopen production lines and produce similar weapons, in response to Russia's military buildup near Ukraine, which could lead to more weapons being put on the field.
18:19 - 20:42 (02:23)
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NATO allies, Russia, military buildup.
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NATO allies are pooling their requests to make it easier and more financially viable for companies to reopen production lines and produce similar weapons, in response to Russia's military buildup near Ukraine, which could lead to more weapons being put on the field.

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The Complications of Weapon Production in Times of War
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Ukraine's Long Year
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Up First
The Ukrainian army's recon officers report concerns that conscripted soldiers won't even fire their weapons, making them unequipped to battle the large numbers of Russian prisoners being sent by the Wagner group.
20:42 - 22:08 (01:26)
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Ukrainian army
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The Ukrainian army's recon officers report concerns that conscripted soldiers won't even fire their weapons, making them unequipped to battle the large numbers of Russian prisoners being sent by the Wagner group. This raises concerns about the continued influx of young Ukrainian soldiers being sent to their deaths.

Chapter
The Complications of Weapon Production in Times of War
Episode
Ukraine's Long Year
Podcast
Up First