US Army resumes $591 million General Dynamics artillery ammunition plant project
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Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 27
US Army resumes $591 million General Dynamics artillery ammunition plant project
1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 27
The Army lifted an eight-month work-stoppage order on April 3 for the Mesquite, Texas factory, which has not yet produced any 155mm artillery shell casings.
The plant was designed to operate three production lines making 30,000 shells monthly, but severe delays had prompted a review of possible cancellation.
No reasons were given for the pause or its lifting, and the facility's progress remains critical for US artillery ammunition supply.
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