The Army has taken another step toward modernizing its industrial base by cutting the ribbon with General Dynamics on a load, assembly and pack facility (LAP) for 155mm rounds, bringing the service closer to its goal of producing 100,000 rounds per month, according to an April 22 press release . The facility, housed in Camden, AR, will address the last step of artillery round production: 155mm shells will get filled with explosive materials, assembled and packed for shipping, the release...
