The U.S. Army is kicking it into high gear when it comes to artillery shell production, and it’s about time. It all came down to one supplier, which left the U.S. Army vulnerable to supply disruptions. This isn’t just about getting shells to the front lines; it’s about future-proofing the military in a way that’s never been done before. You don’t just throw money at a problem like this—you need to expand, innovate, and build redundancy into the system. That’s why the Army is also moving away from a single-source approach to production, especially for critical parts.

Source: New York Times October 15, 2024 13:25 UTC