# Senators Back Ukraine Munitions Export Bill

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is backing S. 5175, the Fast Tracking European Investment in Ukraine’s Defense Act, which would accelerate exports of U.S. munitions purchased by allies for Ukraine. The potential demand cited includes 155 mm artillery shells, GPS-guided M982A1 Excalibur projectiles, GMLRS, and HIMARS munitions. The signal provides no contract values, solicitation details, or procurement schedule, so the bill represents a potential demand and export-process change rather than a specific contract opportunity.

- General Dynamics, RTX (Raytheon), and Lockheed Martin are identified as manufacturers of the munitions discussed, making the proposal relevant to suppliers and production capacity across these product lines.
- Procurement teams should distinguish the proposed legislation from funded requirements or awards; the signal does not identify solicitations, quantities, or a timeline.
- Contractors and suppliers serving these programs can use the listed munitions as indicators of the potential allied-purchase pipeline, while evaluating opportunities against confirmed requirements as they become available.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Senate (Senate)
- U.S. Army (Army)

### Vendors
- General Dynamics (155 mm artillery shell manufacturer)
- RTX (Raytheon) (Manufacturer of 155 mm GPS-guided, extended-range M982A1 Excalibur projectiles)
- Lockheed Martin (GMLRS and HIMARS munitions manufacturer)

### Sources
- [Bipartisan Push in Senate to Hasten Export of 155 mm, GMLRS, HIMARS for Ukraine - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/bipartisan-push-in-senate-to-hasten-export-of-155-mm-gmlrs-himars-for-ukraine/congress) - Defense Daily