US shipbuilding in a ‘perpetual state of triage,’ watchdog says
Both Navy testimony and a government watchdog report this week highlighted the lackluster progress of U.S. shipbuilding during the past 20 years.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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US Army ammo plant boosts artillery shell production for Ukraine
A Pennsylvania ammo plant that makes a key artillery shell in Ukraine’s fight against Russia has managed to boost production by 50% to meet surging demand.
California Marine unit loses M110 sniper rifle
Battalion Landing Team 1/5 reported the rifle unaccounted for “following a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle movement."
Marine HIMARS battalion to fold amid overhaul of Corps artillery
Long-range rocket systems previously assigned to 5th Battalion, 11th Marines, will be moved within the 11th Marine Regiment.
Marine Corps seeks lighter .50-caliber ammo for agility in battle
The Corps has asked ammunition vendors whether they could manufacture cartridges 24%-30% lighter than what Marines currently carry.
Marines deploy more rockets to Asia with new HIMARS battery
The Corps confirmed that in 2021 it added two HIMARS batteries to the active duty force.
By Philip Athey