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Army

ATK Receives $12.6 Million In New Cannon Contracts

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, September 9th, 2011

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ATK [ATK] yesterday said it received a a total of $12.6 million in new medium-caliber cannon contracts. These awards will expand the company’s production of its 25mm M242 Bushmaster® and 30/40mm Mk44 Bushmaster® Automatic Cannon systems, the company said in a statement. The sales to Southeast Asian allies continues toincrease ATK's international presence with M242 and Mk44 Bushmasters as the weapon of choice for ground combat and naval programs. “We are committed to providing the highest quality, most reliable medium-caliber…

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