Army Wants to Double Or Triple Some Arms Production As Ukraine War Continues
GMLRS, HIMARS, and artillery rounds top the list.
CAITLIN M. KENNEY | SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Army leaders are working to dramatically increase the production of critical munitions and equipment drained from service arsenals to aid Ukraine in recent months.
With Congress’ support, they are working to triple domestic production of the 155mm howitzer rounds and at least double production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems launchers in the next few years, said Doug Bush, the Army’s acquisition chief.
“All that is underway and will all be foundational to supporting Ukraine and its conflict, but also replenishing ourselves and setting us up to support our allies,” Bush told reporters Wednesday.
Ukrainians have been fighting the Russian invasion of their country for six months and their successful counteroffensive in the northeast recently has analysts in Europe calling for more support through weapons and aid. The Army has responded to the demand for weapons, Bush said, and is preparing to support the war effort into the future.
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