The U.S. Army contracted General Dynamics to produce artillery shells at a factory in Mesquite, Texas, but the facility has not produced any usable shells despite receiving $533 million in funding. The Army halted production on two of the factory's three lines in August 2025 after General Dynamics missed multiple deadlines. Reports indicate that the factory's machinery, including robots and press machines, frequently malfunctioned, leading to significant operational failures. The Department of Defense's inspector general noted the lack of accountability for General Dynamics and its subcontractors, with the Army stating it would seek discounts on future orders rather than recovering funds. General Dynamics has not publicly addressed the failures and maintains that it met contract requirements.
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General Dynamics' Artillery Plant Fails to Produce Usable Shells Despite $533 Million Funding
The U.S. Army's $533 million investment in a General Dynamics artillery plant in Mesquite, Texas, has resulted in no usable shells produced. The Army halted production on two lines due to missed deadlines and operational failures, while General Dynamics has received additional contracts despite the lack of accountability for the project's shortcomings.
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REPORT: Taxpayers Funded $533M Artillery Plant That Made Nothing...
General Dynamics' Artillery Plant Fails to Produce Usable Shells Despite $533 Million Funding