155 mm caliber - Wikipedia
"155 mm" is a very widely used calibre (barrel internal diameter) for artillery guns and their corresponding artillery shells. The 155 mm (6.1 in) caliber originated in France after the Franco …
Army 'hitting stride' with 155mm production, but general worries over ...
Oct 17, 2025 · The new, more flexible facilities are just starting to ramp up — and the ones that exist are overwhelmingly focused on one type of ammunition: the 155 mm howitzer rounds that proved crucial …
Taiwan and U.S. Begin Joint 155mm Artillery Ammunition Production …
4 days ago · Taiwan and the United States have confirmed a joint effort to co-produce 155mm artillery ammunition, marking a move toward deeper defense industrial cooperation. The initiative reflects …
Taiwan Partners With US to Co-Produce 155mm Artillery Shells
3 days ago · Taiwan has begun preliminary work for the joint production of 155mm artillery shells with the US, according to Taipei’s head of the Armaments Bureau, Lt. Gen. Lin Wen-hsiang.
Effort to produce a 155mm round with increased range, precision ...
Jul 24, 2025 · “The goal of our program was to extend the range of 155mm ammunition,” said Berg. “The further our projectiles go, the more standoff our warfighters can have.
Army Falls Short of 155mm Production Goal
Aug 14, 2025 · There are a “whole host of reasons” behind the stagnation in 155mm production, said Maj. Gen. John Reim, joint program executive officer for armaments and ammunition and …
Taiwan, US launch joint production of 155mm artillery shells amid ...
5 days ago · Taiwan has begun co-producing 155mm (6.1-inch) artillery shells with the US, as the island moves to strengthen wartime ammunition resilience amid Beijing’s escalating military pressure and...
Taiwan, US set to coproduce 155mm shells - Taipei Times
5 days ago · Taiwan and the US plan to jointly produce 155mm artillery shells, as the munition is in high demand due to the Ukraine-Russia war and should be useful in Taiwan’s self-defense, Armaments …
US Army ups ammo output with new 155mm loading, packing plant
Apr 23, 2025 · The United States Army and General Dynamics have opened a new facility to load, assemble and pack 155mm high-explosive artillery munitions in Camden, Arkansas. The move aims …
A very big bullet: Why the 155 mm round is so critical for Ukraine’s ...
Jun 23, 2023 · Essentially, the 155 mm round is a very big bullet, made up of four parts: the detonating fuse, projectile, propellant and primer. Each round is about 2 feet (60 centimeters) long, weighs …