Western Arms Suppliers Big Winners in Ukraine–Russia War

As it sits right now, other than China, the biggest long-term winners in the Ukraine–Russia war are Western arms suppliers who will benefit for years to come.

Airmen with the 436th Aerial Port Squadron use a forklift to move 155 mm shells ultimately bound for Ukraine, at Dover Air Force Base, Del., April 29, 2022. AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Commentary

Germany’s recent agreement to provide $400 million worth of NATO standard 155 mm shells to Ukraine is very generous, although it may end up being irrelevant, since there’s reasonable doubt as to whether the war will still be going on in 2025, when the shells are due to be delivered.