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Orbital ATK producing ammunition for U.S., allies
by Richard Tomkins
Dulles, Va. (UPI) Aug 4, 2015


Australian Defense Force getting new assault rifles
Paris (UPI) Aug 4, 2015 - Australian troops are getting new assault rifles through a contract with Thales worth nearly $72.9 million.

The rifle is the F90, an enhanced version of the Austeyr F88 in use since the late 1980s and produced by Thales under license from Steyr of Austria. Two versions will be delivered, a standard rifle with a 20-inch barrel and a carbine with a 16-inch barrel.

Thales said deliveries of 30,000 rifles will begin in the next few weeks and will continue over a period of six years.

The new 5.56mm rifle, which will be designated the Enhanced F88 by the Australian Defense Force, will be produced the company's facility in Lithgow, New South Wales.

"Our soldiers deserve the best possible equipment, and the F90 delivers on all counts," said Kevin Wall, Thales Armaments vice president in Australia. "Enhancing the Austeyr is the most cost-effective way to deliver a capability upgrade, and we've worked closely with Defense and Army units to design, test and manufacture this world-class weapon."

Thales said the contract with Australia's Department of Defense includes delivery of about 2,500 SL40 grenade launchers.

Orbital ATK is to produce 25mm and 30mm tactical and practice ammunition for the U.S. military and allied forces.

Contracts for the rounds were issued by U.S. Army Maneuver Ammunition Systems and carry a combined total value of $30 million, the company said.

"Producing highly-reliable ammunition for those defending their nation's security is at the heart of our business," said Dan Olson, vice president and general manager of the Armament Systems division of the Defense Systems Group. "Whether we are working directly with the customer or as part of an industry team, our goal is to be the partner you can count on to provide a safe, reliable product on time and within budget."

Orbital ATK said domestic orders are for 25mm PGU-25 high explosive incendiary rounds used by AC130 gunships, Harrier attack aircraft, and naval and ground combat weapons systems that use the Orbital ATK M242 Bushmaster automatic cannon.

Also included are 25mm M793 Target Practice rounds with Tracer cartridge and 30mm PGU-15 cartridges.

International customers are to receive 25mm M791 armor piercing discarding sabot with Tracer rounds and the M792 high explosive incendiary with tracer and self-destruct rounds

Production and delivery schedules for the ammunition were not disclosed.


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