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Air Force

Air Force Awards ATK $32 Million Deal For 30mm Ammo

Thursday, October 18th, 2012

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The Air Force recently awarded ATK [ATK] a $32 million contract to produce 30mm tactical (PGU-13) and training (PGU-15) ammunition, according to an ATK statement. The PGU-13 is a high-explosive incendiary round used in air-to-ground and close air support roles to defeat light targets at extended ranges. The PGU-15 is a target practice round providing aircrews with a low-cost, ballistic match to the PGU-13 that also provides realistic training environments for crews. Both the PGU-13 and PGU-15 are used by…

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