The US Army has contracted MSM North America, a subsidiary of Czechoslovak Group (CSG), to build an advanced large-caliber ammunition loading facility.
The $632-million Future Artillery Complex (FAC) is scheduled to be completed at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant within 40 months, with commissioning and full-scale production beginning in September 2029.
The facility will utilize 21st-century manufacturing technologies to deliver a scalable, flexible, and cost-effective explosive load, assembly, and pack capability for the US Army.
With a capacity of 36,000 155mm artillery rounds per month, the facility will strengthen US and allied war readiness against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions.
thedefensepost.com
The $632-million Future Artillery Complex (FAC) is scheduled to be completed at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant within 40 months, with commissioning and full-scale production beginning in September 2029.
The facility will utilize 21st-century manufacturing technologies to deliver a scalable, flexible, and cost-effective explosive load, assembly, and pack capability for the US Army.
With a capacity of 36,000 155mm artillery rounds per month, the facility will strengthen US and allied war readiness against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions.

MSM North America to Build Advanced Ammo Factory in Iowa
The US Army has contracted MSM North America to build an advanced large-caliber ammunition loading facility.
