More busy socially: the event is reluctant to equip not only Ukraine but also its armies

This opinion was expressed on April 5 by the British Viewer The Telegraph Lewis Page. He explains this state of affairs by the fact that Western countries are more concerned about social issues, so they are not ready for serious re -equipment. This is reflected in the production of ammunition, most of which have been sent to Ukraine from Western partners' repositories.

Page notes that it is not necessary to surprise the shortage of shells in the Armed Forces, because despite their small cost, the problem is not in fact in money, but in production facilities. "Even the powerful US, the owners of the largest military-industrial complex in the world, can produce only 28,000 shells of 155 mm caliber a month-less . Meanwhile, the event does not completely ignore the problem.

The observer noted that new military enterprises are still being built in both the United States and other Western countries. However, only at the end of 2024 can the states reach the production level of up to 80 thousand shells per month. For comparison, Ukraine requires 10,000 shells a day to restrain Russian invaders.

In his considerations, Page emphasized that even if you assume But it should be borne in mind that the Russian army can quickly recover, and in addition it will be hardened in battles. At the same time, military expenses in Russia have increased to 6% of GDP, and, for example, in Italy, this figure is only 1. 7% - that is, the military potential of the Russian Federation is three times higher than in Italy.

In the light of these challenges and prospects, it is necessary to seriously discuss the issue of increasing defense costs in a number of countries, including the United Kingdom and other NATO members, Page is convinced. Thus, the topic of the defense budget remains the subject of lively discussions both domestically and in the international arena. Issues of costs and balance between defense and social priorities need attention and a serious approach from governments and the public.

"As the situation with 155-mm shells shows, too late to start preparing for the war when it has already begun. We need to gain courage and stop believing that the government is obliged to provide us with well-being and good high-paid work. First of all the government should take care of the country's defense ", - concluded the observer.