The US Army Contracting Command has awarded a contract to Alliant Techsystems to produce multiple variants of 20mm PGU ammunition.
Under the $50m contract, ATK will produce PGU-27A/B target practice (TP), PGU-30A/B target practice-tracer (TP-T) and PGU-28A/B semi-armour piercing high-explosive incendiary (SAPHEI) ammunition.
Go deeper with GlobalData
The order also includes a PGU-28A/B SAPHEI and PGU-30A/B TP-T linked configuration, as well as a PGU-27A/B TP and PGU-30A/B TP-T linked configuration.
The cartridges are currently in use on the US Air Force’s F-15 and F-16, the US Navy and Marine Corps F-18, and the US Marine Corps Cobra AH-1 helicopter.
The order follows a contract originally signed in September 2008 and is expected to exceed $170m by 2013, if all options are exercised.
See Also:
Work will be carried out at the company’s facility in Independence, Missouri, US.
How well do you really know your competitors?
Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.
Thank you!
Your download email will arrive shortly
Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample
We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form
By GlobalData
