One of the world’s largest weapons manufacturers Northrop Grumman Corporation hopes to build an ammunition production line in Lithuania to strengthen the Baltic nation’s defense industry.

Lithuania has signed a memorandum of understanding with Northrop Grumman Corporation for the development of an ammunition plant in the Baltic country that could also benefit Ukraine, the government and U.

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) seeks to build an ammunition plant in Lithuania that would boost the Baltic country’s defense industry. The U.S. defense contractor on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding with Lithuania’s government to make 30-millimeter shells at an existing state-owned facility.

Lithuania has signed a deal with US ammunition producer Northrop Grumman to enhance its defense capabilities in light of Russia's war in Ukraine. The agreement includes development and supply of medium-caliber ammunition.