US Army ups ammo output with new 155mm loading, packing plant
The service can produce 40,000 monthly. The goal is 100,000.
By Todd South
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NATO artillery units link up their fires in Europe’s snowy north
Ideally, it’s a relay race of sensors and shooters across multiple nationalities, in the blink of an eye.
Army awards contract to build new TNT production facility in Kentucky
The U.S. has picked a location to restart its TNT production domestically as it races to ramp up 155mm production.
By Jen Judson
Army to test hypervelocity projectile for 155mm cannon artillery
The Army will spend roughly three years studying the physics of shooting the hypervelocity projectile from 155mm cannons.
By Jen Judson
US Army hunts for explosives to meet increased munitions output goals
The U.S. is increasing domestic explosives production and buying from abroad to support Ukraine and replenish stockpiles of 155mm artillery shells.
By Jen Judson
BAE Systems to build new M777 howitzer structures for US Army
The new agreement between the U.S. Army and BAE Systems to build titanium gun structures for M777 howitzers could lead to a production line restart.
By Jen Judson