Lukashenko: Belarus must have its own production of standard ammunition by year’s end

10.02.2026 | 11:28

Belarus should establish its own production of conventional ammunition by the end of the year, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a closed-door meeting on equipping the Armed Forces and developing the country’s defense industry, BelTA has learned.

Lukashenko: Belarus must have its own production of standard ammunition by year’s end

Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that in modern conditions, only a state capable of ensuring its own military security can be considered self-sufficient. «Whether we like it or not but we will have to strengthen our defense capabilities. I have long warned the Belarusian people about this, and you are even more aware of it ,» the head of state said.

«The military build-up near our borders, particularly in Poland, does more than just concern us. We understand that such actions are not taken without reason. People do not simply spend money on tanks and ammunition for no purpose. Therefore, in light of the special military operation by the Russian Federation, I made the decision at the time to strengthen our defense capabilities on an even larger scale,» the president said.