Mesquite 155mm Plant Falls Short of 100k Shell Target, Army Signals Contract Reassessment

The Army’s acquisition chief told Congress that the Mesquite, Texas 155mm artillery production facility has not produced a shell yet and is far from the 100,000-round-per-month goal, with current output around 56,000 per month. The government-owned plant, operated by General Dynamics OTS, is still being scaled up and not fully operational; negotiations continue on production lines, quantities, and possible industry investment. Lawmakers urge a quick path to progress or a plan to move on from the contract if necessary.