Mesquite Facility Fails to Deliver Amid Artillery Shell Shortage

The US Army is expressing dissatisfaction with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems’ management of the 155mm artillery projectiles production plants in Mesquite, Texas. Despite opening a new facility in 2024, the production lines are still not fully operational, and no shells have been produced. The Army had aimed to produce 100,000 shells per month, but is currently only able to manufacture 56,000 shells per month. The service is in negotiations with General Dynamics, but is considering terminating the contract if progress is not made. This development was reported by Breaking Defense.