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NATO is addressing ammunition interchangeability challenges amid the Ukraine conflict, where the incompatibility between Western 155 mm artillery systems and Ukraine's existing 152 mm systems has created logistical issues. A NATO study reveals over 60,000 potential untested ammunition combinations, prompting efforts for standardization among member states. Initiatives led by the NATO Army Armaments Group aim to establish testing and qualification standards to enhance operational harmonization and improve interoperability.