The artillery factory needing the TNT being made part 3
Most people are not aware of the need for TNT when it comes to making artillery shells, which is important considering the Army got into a contract with General Dynamics to make a shell factory in Texas. This means this factory will need the TNT coming from Kentucky. No person who understands what the military needs or believes in national security will complain at the need for either, but people will wonder about money and behind the scenes action.
So, this video will go over a little about the artillery shell factory, which has some bearing in this series. People need to know what their money is being spent on. There is also more information on what this series is about, which oddities dealing with the new TNT factory.
Artillery Shells
Here, via an Army press release, is some info on the new artillery shell plant.
https://www.army.mil/article/276875/army_opens_new_munitions_facility
The Army has inaugurated a new modular metal parts facility in Mesquite, Texas, the Pentagon announced Thursday, May 30, 2024.
Among an assortment of production capabilities, the Universal Artillery Projectile Lines facility will increase the Army's ability to produce 155 mm munitions, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters during a briefing.
"The Army is spending more than a billion dollars every year to make these critical improvements, and this plant is an important example of how we are modernizing our industrial base," Singh said.
The UAPL is a state-of-the-art facility that will be operated by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems. It is equipped with long-stroke, high-tonnage forging capabilities, and will be capable of high-volume production capabilities for large-caliber metal parts, according to the release.
The UAPL will help the Army meet its modernization goals by incorporating modern manufacturing practices, high levels of automation and digital data capture ability, Singh told reporters.
General Dynamics statement
A look at the statement from General Dynamics will show people more of the new, growing use of Repkon in this country.
https://www.gd-ots.com/new-artillery-projectile-metal-parts-facility-in-mesquite/
“This Universal Artillery Projectile Line facility was designed and purpose-built to integrate new, innovative manufacturing processes to provide a resilient and enduring industrial capability for our warfighters,” said Firat Gezen, President of General Dynamics OTS. “This project is a testament to what partnership across the Department of Defense, U.S. Army, Congress, Industry, and the local community can accomplish when working together to achieve a common mission and support national security. We are grateful for the U.S. Army, our JPEO A&A teammates, our equipment supplier REPKON, Swinerton, numerous trade partners, and the GD-OTS employees who have worked diligently to make this significant occasion a reality.”
People should realize that Repkon was not a major player, so them getting these contracts and partnerships is interesting to watch, especially as this is a foreign company getting involved in military matters.
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