"155 mm" is a very widely used calibre (barrel internal diameter) for artillery guns and their corresponding artillery shells. The 155 mm (6.1 in) caliber originated in France after the Franco …

Jul 24, 2025 · “The goal of our program was to extend the range of 155mm ammunition,” said Berg. “The further our projectiles go, the more standoff our warfighters can have.

Aug 14, 2025 · There are a “whole host of reasons” behind the stagnation in 155mm production, said Maj. Gen. John Reim, joint program executive officer for armaments and ammunition and …

Apr 22, 2025 · The Army and General Dynamics on Tuesday opened a new artillery production facility in Arkansas, which will produce roughly half the service’s 155mm artillery shells once it is fully …

Aug 27, 2025 · On December 20, 2024, the U.S. Army's Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) announced its plan to award an exclusive contract to BAE Systems to develop a …

Dec 11, 2025 · MELBOURNE — South Korea’s Hanwha is set to invest in a new $1 billion plant in the United States to produce Modular Charge Systems (MCS) for 155mm howitzer ammunition as it …

Jul 10, 2025 · The Army’s goal to produce 100,000 155mm artillery rounds per month by late 2025 has been delayed by about six months to mid-2026, a service spokesperson confirmed.