Apr 22 2009
The U.S. Army Joint Munitions and Lethality Contracting Center awarded General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products a multi-year contract for the Load, Assemble and Pack of the M231 and M232A1 Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS).
The value of the order is approximately $35 million , with deliveries beginning this fall. General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).
The MACS provides propelling charges with combustible cartridge cases for 155mm artillery. The charges are compatible with new and existing howitzer systems and offer enhanced precision, increased range and a significant reduction in logistics. The M231 system is used primarily for training, and the M232A1 is designed for use with service rounds.
"The MACS program is a valuable munitions system for U.S. warfighters because it eliminates the need to measure artillery powder and dispose of unused charges," said Russ Klein , vice president and general manager of weapon systems for General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products. "Over the past nine years, our Camden workforce has produced more than four million highly reliable charges, and we are proud to provide the necessary tools for success on the battlefield."
Production work will be performed at General Dynamics' facility in Camden, Ark. , with program support taking place at the company's Burlington, Vt ., facility.
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, located in Charlotte, N.C. , provides a broad range of system solutions for military and commercial applications. The company designs, develops and produces high-performance weapon and armament systems, defensive armor, countermeasure systems, aerospace composite solutions, and is a leading U.S. producer of biological and chemical detection systems. More information about General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products can be found on the Internet at www.gdatp.com.
General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va. , employs approximately 92,300 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about the company is available online at www.generaldynamics.com.
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