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Acquisition·IMX-104

US Army Awards $581M Contract

1 source · first reported 2h ago

via Defence Blog

The U.S. Army has awarded a $581 million contract to build a new plant for manufacturing IMX-104 explosive used in artillery shells and mortar rounds. The contract aims to address a production gap that has slowed the Army's ammunition buildup. Nitradyn LLC will design, construct, and commission the new plant.

Why it matters

The new plant will help the U.S. Army close a production gap and increase its ammunition buildup, enhancing its military capabilities. This contract highlights the Army's efforts to modernize and strengthen its artillery capabilities.

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