Army official ‘not happy’ as Mesquite facility's 155mm production lags
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Key Points:
- The Army's Mesquite, Texas plant, operated by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), has yet to produce any 155mm artillery shells despite a goal of 100,000 shells per month to support increased demand following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Assistant Secretary of the Army Brent Ingraham expressed dissatisfaction with the facility's progress, noting that current production is only 56,000 shells per month overall and the Mesquite lines are not fully operational.
- The Army considered terminating GD-OTS's contract but is still negotiating with the company on investments and production plans to potentially support foreign military sales.
- Rep. Rob Wittman urged the Army to be willing to cancel the contract if GD-OTS continues to
