Army advances 15-year OIB modernization plan

Courtesy Photo | The Multi-Purpose Load Facility at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in Oklahoma is revolutionizing the way large-caliber munitions are loaded.  

UNITED STATES

09.30.2025

Story by Megan Gully 

U.S. Army Materiel Command   

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- The Army made significant strides throughout fiscal year 2025 toward realizing its 15-year modernization plan for the Organic Industrial Base, demonstrating a commitment to ensuring the OIB’s readiness both today and for future warfighting needs.
From ribbon-cutting ceremonies to groundbreaking construction projects, the Army Materiel Command delivered on promises and invested nearly $100 million in facility and equipment upgrades across its sites.
“FY25 was a year of tangible results,” said Stephanie Hoaglin, director of AMC’s OIB Modernization Task Force. “We’re not just planning for the future, we’re building it. We are investing in facilities, tooling, and the workforce to ensure the OIB remains a strategic advantage for the Army.”
One of the year’s most significant achievements was the completion of McAlester Army Ammunition Plant’s new Multi-Purpose Load Facility. The $57.5 million facility, completed on time and under budget, successfully completed First Article Testing in August and boasts a 400% increase in production capacity for select munitions, directly supporting the Secretary of the Army’s munitions modernization vision.
“The MPLF serves as a prime example of joint service collaboration with the common goal of providing increased readiness and lethality to the warfighter,” said Col. Curtis Perkins, MCAAP’s commander. “What happens here inside the MPLF isn’t mixing. It’s the critical path where resources, speed, precision and purpose converge to drive the production mission forward”
June brought a ribbon-cutting for the Tobyhanna Army Depot’s Microelectronics Manufacturing Facility, a key step in expanding the Army’s microelectronics capabilities.
“This facility is a direct investment in Army modernization, enabling us to not only sustain our legacy systems, but to rapidly adapt and integrate cutting-edge technologies into future platforms,” said Liz Miranda, AMC executive deputy to the commanding general, at the ribbon cutting.
Around the OIB, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command celebrated the opening of a new wheeled vehicle repair facility at Red River Army Depot. Joint Munitions Command broke ground on two critical facilities: a small caliber ammunition plant at Lake City to produce 6.8mm rounds for the Next Generation Squad Weapon, and a joint missile maintenance facility at Letterkenny Munitions Center to support next-generation Air Force and Navy missiles. Aviation and Missile Command oversaw projects, including an industrial wastewater treatment system at Corpus Christi Army Depot to support aircraft weapon systems and an anechoic chamber at Letterkenny Army Depot for radar testing.
At the same time, AMC is also conducting a comprehensive study to identify excess capacity and explore opportunities for greater integration with industry and other government entities through Public-Private Partnerships and Enhanced Use Leasing.
“We have a vision for the future of the OIB that is not far fetch,” said Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan, AMC deputy commanding general and acting commander. “We are looking at repositioning strategic capabilities to enable flexibility and responsiveness, all while maintaining our essential surge capacity. This approach will also improve our rate structure to increase competitiveness and ensure our investments are focused on the most critical capabilities.”
This strategy aligns with the Army’s overall Continuous Transformation efforts, specifically supporting the development of a new ecosystem for unmanned arial systems through the Sky Foundry initiative and prioritizing munitions production.

• Date Taken: 09.30.2025
• Date Posted: 09.30.2025 12:12
• Story ID: 549688
• Location: US