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Prague’s Czech‑led ammunition initiative didn’t chase headlines; it built rhythm. By pooling donor cash and contracting globally, the coalition pushed hundreds of thousands of shells to Ukraine on a predictable cadence—520k in 2024 (FT) and another ~500k by early May 2025 (Reuters), with ~1.6m supplied last year and ~1.8m planned in 2025 (Reuters). The logistics hinge on prepositioned stocks in Poland’s Powidz APS‑2 site, designed to equip an armored brigade fast—within 48 hours for a draw and as little as a week to flow forces (DoD/Stars & Stripes). Overhead, an integrated air picture—NATO AWACS, Poland’s Patriot/Narew tied into IBCS—shrinks risk windows for convoys (NATO, AFA). The point isn’t just volume; it’s keeping the third‑day fire plan intact so counter‑battery stays lethal, mistakes compound for the attacker, and commanders dare to take initiative. With the U.S. ramping toward 100k 155mm/month (Reuters), European lines expanding, and contracting discipline maturing, the “tempo machine” remains the quiet difference.
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