ARTILLERY PROJECTILE, 155MM, All Types

The ARTILLERY PROJECTILE, 155MM, All Types program is a key Army ammunition procurement line item supporting war reserve, operational requirements, training, and testing needs. This line item encompasses a variety of 155mm artillery projectiles, each tailored to specific mission profiles, including high explosive rounds, illumination, and area effects munitions. The goal is to ensure the Army maintains sufficient stockpiles to meet Combatant Commander Operational Plans, homeland defense, and other Department of Defense (DoD) directed missions, in accordance with DoD Instruction 3000.04 and Army Regulation 5-13. The FY 2026 base budget supports procurement of rounds with an emphasis on modernizing capabilities and replenishing critical war reserve inventories.

PROJ, ARTY, 155MM HE RAP XM1113 is an extended range, high explosive, rocket-assisted projectile designed to provide accurate artillery fires at ranges up to 60 kilometers in advanced weapon systems. The XM1113 incorporates Insensitive Munitions (IM) technologies to reduce vulnerability to fire, shock, and impact, while maintaining combat effectiveness. The FY 2026 request supports procurement of rounds to advance the Army's long-range precision fire modernization priorities. This item is currently Code B (not approved for service use) and is intended to build war reserve inventory in anticipation of future operational deployment.

PROJ, ARTY, 155MM, HE W/ BASEBLEED M1128 is an extended range high explosive projectile intended to replace the M795 as the primary HE round for 39-caliber weapon systems. The M1128 achieves a maximum range of 30 kilometers and features IMX-104 explosive fill and base bleed technology to reduce drag and extend range. The FY 2026 budget supports procurement of rounds, with multi-year contracts authorized under the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. This program supports war reserve requirements and is classified as Code B, not yet approved for service use.

PROJ, ARTY, 155MM C-DAEM INCREMENT II is a new area effects munition developed to replace the Department of Defense's non-compliant Dual Purpose Improved Conventional Munition (DPICM) stockpile. The C-DAEM provides ground forces with enhanced capability to engage area targets while mitigating unexploded ordnance risks. The FY 2026 request supports procurement of rounds to directly support the Office of the Secretary of Defense directive to modernize area effects munitions. This program addresses critical capability gaps identified in the Army's Capability Needs Analysis and is also classified as Code B.

PROJ, ARTY, 155mm Extended Range Spotting, M1121 is a war reserve item used in combat and training, leveraging demilitarized projectile bodies and white phosphorous canisters for smoke spotting at ranges up to 22.5 kilometers. The FY 2026 request supports ongoing engineering for items in production, ensuring continued operational effectiveness and inventory sustainment. This item is Code A (approved for service use) and supports both combat and training requirements.

PROJ, ARTY, 155MM VL ILLUM M1124 and PROJ, ARTY, 155MM IR ILLUM M1123 are illumination rounds designed to enhance battlefield visibility for both day and night operations. The M1124 provides visible light illumination, while the M1123 offers infrared illumination compatible with night vision devices. Both utilize demilitarized projectile bodies and advanced payload configurations, supporting annual training and building war reserve inventory. While there is no FY 2026 budget request for these lines, they remain standard items for training and operational use.

PROJ, ARTY, 155MM HE, M107 and PROJ, ARTY, 155MM HE, M795 are multi-purpose high explosive rounds used for blast and fragmentation effects in both combat and training. The M107 is loaded with TNT or Composition B, while the M795 features a high fragmentation steel body and is available in variants with IM technologies or TNT fill. These rounds are Code A and serve as standard ammunition for harassment, interdiction, and engagement of personnel and materiel targets. The FY 2026 budget does not include new procurement for these items, but they remain integral to Army training and operational readiness.