Acquisition Czar Expresses Concerns Over General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems' Performance

The Army’s acquisition czar expressed concerns over General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems’ (GD-OTS) handling of the 155mm artillery projectiles production plants in Mesquite, Texas. The facility has yet to produce a single projectile for 155 or any other artillery, resulting in only 56,000 shells per month being manufactured. According to Breaking Defense, the Army was considering scrapping GD-OTS’s contract but ultimately decided not to terminate it. Instead, the service is negotiating with the company to ensure its continued operation and investment.