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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Senate Amendment to Increase 155mm Artillery Ammunition Production
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Moran has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that sets a national priority for producing at least 100,000 rounds of 155mm artillery ammunition per month. The proposal directs the use of existing federal funds to sustain or increase production rates to meet military training, inventory, and modernization goals.
This amendment directs the Department of Defense to prioritize and fund the acceleration of 155mm artillery shell production to reach a monthly output of 100,000 rounds, impacting defense procurement and industrial manufacturing contracts.
- Mr. Moran is a United States Senator. context
- S. 4784 is the annual National Defense Authorization Act, which sets the budget and policies for the Department of Defense. context
Who It Affects
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Department of Defense
The department is directed to prioritize and fund the increase of 155mm artillery ammunition production.
Army
The Army is tasked with meeting production goals and managing ongoing contracts to reach inventory objectives.
Marine Corps
The Marine Corps' training requirements and war reserve inventory levels are the primary targets for the increased ammunition production.
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Focus on Industrial Capacity
The amendment highlights a shift toward sustaining long-term production rates rather than just immediate procurement, specifically citing the need to replenish stocks diverted to Ukraine.
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