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 …
New Army 155mm facility opens in Arkansas to boost artillery ...
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 …
U.S. Army Boosts 155mm Ammunition Production with New ...
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 …
Effort to produce a 155mm round with increased range ...
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’s Goal To Build 100,000 155mm Rounds Per Month Delayed ...
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.
Army's 'Ramjet' 155 MM Artillery: Watch | IIT Madras Military ...
2 days ago · The Indian Army is all set to be the world’s first to use ramjet powered 155 MM artillery shells. Innovative minds at the Indian Institute of Technology in M...
U.S. Army Ramps Up 155mm Shell Production With New Ammo ...
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 …
Army commissions Iowa factory to ramp up artillery ammo
Aug 20, 2025 · Zoom out: The Army wants to accelerate and expand production of 155mm rounds, with a goal of 100,000 per month. They are fired by the BAE Systems-made M109 Paladin, among other …