155 mm caliber - Wikipedia
"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 …
Army Falls Short of 155mm Production Goal
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 …
U.S. Army Boosts 155mm Ammunition Production with New Facility …
Apr 23, 2025 · According to an official announcement on April 22, 2025, the U.S. Army, in partnership with American Company General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), inaugurated …
US Army ups ammo output with new 155mm loading, packing plant
Apr 23, 2025 · The United States Army and General Dynamics have opened a new facility to load, assemble and pack 155mm high-explosive artillery munitions in Camden, Arkansas. The move aims …
New Army 155mm facility opens in Arkansas to boost artillery shell ...
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 …
Effort to produce a 155mm round with increased range, precision ...
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.
Army Continues to Ramp up 155mm Howitzer Shell Production
Feb 25, 2025 · With that, the Army has been looking to grow its production of 155mm shells, opening the first ammo plant since 1945– the new Universal Artillery Projectile Lines facility at Mesquite, Texas …
Army’s Goal To Build 100,000 155mm Rounds Per Month Delayed To …
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.
U.S. Army Ramps Up 155mm Shell Production With New Ammo Facility
Apr 25, 2025 · The 155mm round, which is used in the M777 howitzer, is produced at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Des Moines County, IA. The facility, which is part of the U.S. Army Joint …
155 mm caliber | Military Wiki | Fandom
155 mm (6.1 in) is a NATO -standard artillery caliber that is used in many field guns, howitzers, and gun-howitzers. It is defined in AOP-29 part 1 with reference to STANAG 4425. The caliber originated in …