The US Army has awarded a $42m contract to Alliant Techsystems for small-calibre ammunition.

The contract from Sustainment Command in Rock Island, III includes additional production of 5.56mm, 7.62mm and .50-calibre rounds.

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The order will be carried out by ATK’s Missouri-based Small Caliber Systems at its Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP).