Sheffield Makes First UK Artillery Barrels in 20 Years | Sheffield News

Sheffield’s back in the defense game—forging artillery barrels for Ukraine, marking the first time in nearly 20 years Britain has made them domestically. Part of a £61 million deal, the city’s Sheffield Forgemasters, backed by the government and BAE Systems, is churning out 8 barrels a month—4 already shipped—to arm Ukrainian forces and boost local manufacturing. This isn’t just about firepower; it’s about reviving skilled jobs in South Yorkshire and strengthening UK-led defense production amid ongoing tensions with Russia. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dc53423acf0c8a46