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Ohio Steelmaker Lands $995M Deal for Artillery Shell Steel

September 26, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Metallus awarded $995M contract for High Fragmentation 1 steel.
Contract runs through Sept. 24, 2031, with no option periods.
Steel used for 155 mm artillery shells, including M795 high-explosive rounds.
Funding comes from fiscal 2025 through 2029 accounts.

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Strategic Implications

This contract may indicate the US military's efforts to bolster its defense industrial base, particularly in the production of critical materials like High Fragmentation 1 steel. The deal could suggest a shift towards prioritizing domestic production and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers, which may have implications for the global steel market and the US military's supply chain.

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What Happened

Metallus Secures Major Contract for High Fragmentation Steel Production

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded Ohio-based steelmaker Metallus a contract worth up to $995 million for the production of High Fragmentation 1 steel, a special alloy used in the manufacture of 155 mm artillery shells. The five-year contract, which runs through September 2031, will provide steel for the US Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force. Metallus has been producing HF-1 steel for the US military since 1993 and has recently expanded its output as part of the Army’s push to increase artillery shell production. This development was first reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: September 26, 2026

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