Britain’s Massive Artillery Factory - Inside Look

Exclusive access inside Britain’s LARGEST artillery shell factory making ammo for Ukraine. Jerome Starkey investigates how shells are made, the changing role of artillery and the stockpile shortage facing Europe. As Ukraine’s frontlines continue to be dominated by drones, can artillery shelling continue. Jerome found out first-hand the power of artillery when he was shelled on multiple occasions whilst reporting in Ukraine. 00:00 Intro 00:53 What is an artillery shell? 01:14 How does an artillery shell cause damage? 01:26 Parts of an artillery shell 02:01 The forge 03:30 How is an artillery shell fired? 04:38 Swager 05:10 Furnace 05:40 Hardness testing 06:31 Howitzer artillery in Ukraine 07:10 AS-90 in Ukraine 07:42 British Artillery in Afghanistan 08:08 Jerome under artillery fire 09:44 Finishing stage 10:56 Obdurating band 11:20 Drones vs Artillery in Ukraine 12:10 Shock Blast 12:50 Ammunition running out 13:30 Interview with BAE Director 14:47 Treatment stage 15:55 Painting 16:25 Final inspection 17:00 Finished shell 17:40 Outro Presented and produced by Jerome Starkey Directed, edited and produced by Alfie Neville-Jones Graphics by Aaron Gardner The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_... 👑 For the latest Royal news, subscribe to The Sun's Royal Exclusive YouTube Channel:    / @royalexclusivethesun   Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook:   / thesun   Follow The Sun on TikTok:   / thesun   Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat:   / 1633225139   #ukraine #ukrainewar #military