Alliant Techsystems has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract by the US Army Contracting Command to reconfigure M4 selectable lightweight attack munitions (SLAM).

Under the $45.7m contract, the company will provide for the renovation of the M4 SLAM to the new M4A1 configuration.

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The contract also includes production of the M320A1 SLAM improved functional trainer kits.

M4 SLAM is a small multipurpose landmine featuring a passive infrared sensor, and a magnetic influence sensor which allow it to be used as a demolition munition, off-route mine or full-width belly attack mine.

The SLAM is used against armoured carriers, aircraft, wheeled or tracked vehicles, small fuel-storage tanks and ammunition storage facilities.

Work will be carried out at the company’s facilities in Minnesota, US, with an estimated completion date of 15 June 2015.

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