11 firms lined up for $4.2 billion in Army ammunition plant contracts
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Monday, November 9, 2026 at 7:49 PM · 1 min read
The U.S. Army set aside $4.2 billion for ammunition plant projects and tapped 11 companies to compete for work orders over the next five years, or through Nov. 3, 2031.