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company Rostec, the plant can make up to 70 million cartridges a year for the AK-103 assault rifle, which uses the 7.62x39mm caliber.Four
production lines are running: two for regular bullets with steel cores, and two for tracer and blank rounds
The site also has a firing range and storage facilities.This factory is the result of a plan started almost 20 years ago by former President
The goal was to give Venezuela more control over its own weapons supply.The project took years to finish because of technical problems,
corruption scandals, and heavy sanctions from the United States and the European Union
Despite these hurdles, Russian companies Rosoboronexport and Rostec completed the plant in 2025.Venezuela Begins Making Russian Ammo: Why
(Photo Internet reproduction)The opening of the factory is part of a bigger deal between Venezuela and Russia
Russia Ammo Deal Signals New Military TiesVenezuela has already bought Russian fighter jets and helicopters
Now, with this factory, it can produce its own ammunition, which helps the military and police avoid shortages caused by sanctions or trade
restrictions.From a business point of view, the factory helps Venezuela save money and avoid risks tied to importing ammunition
For Russia, it opens a new market for its military technology and strengthens its position in Latin America.The factory also shows a new
trend: Russia is not just selling weapons, but helping other countries make them, too
This matters because it shows how countries under sanctions can find ways to keep their armies supplied.It also highlights how Russia and
Venezuela are working together to resist outside pressure and build stronger economic and military ties
For Venezuela, the factory is a step toward more independence and security
and a practical move to keep its armed forces supplied, even when facing tough international challenges.
