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Army Awards ATK $266 Million Small Caliber Ammo Order

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

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The Army awarded ATK [ATK] orders for more than $266 million in small caliber ammunition under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, according to a company statement. The Army Contracting Command, Rock Island (ACC-RI), orders are for a mix of 5.56mm, 7.62mm and .50-caliber military ammunition, which will be produced at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Mo., according to a statement. The ammunition, made of lead, brass and copper, is to be used in small arms and…

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