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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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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...

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General Dynamics' Artillery Plant Fails to Produce Usable Shells Despite $533 Million Funding