General Dynamics serves as the systems integrator coordinating supply chain management of a consortium of proven small-caliber ammunition producers whose purpose is to respond to the U.S. Defense Department's immediate and growing demand for small-caliber ammunition.
This delivery order is for the production of more than 80 million 5.56mm, 7.62mm and .50 caliber small-arms cartridges. The cartridges will be used by all U.S. services to replenish stockpiles consumed in training and expended during combat operations. The three calibers of small-arms ammunition can be fired by individual soldier's weapons or from weapons mounted on the Abrams Tank, Bradley Fighting Vehicle and the HMMWV (High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle).
Steven Torma, vice president of the small-caliber ammunition program, said, "General Dynamics is very pleased with our continuing success in fulfilling this critical role of providing small-caliber ammunition to the U.S. warfighter and we are committed to providing quality ammunition as the government's second-source prime contractor."
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a world leader in the manufacture of large, medium- and small-caliber direct and indirect-fire munitions, mortar weapons and systems, artillery projectiles, bomb bodies and Ball Powder(R) Propellant. The company also manufactures precision metal components; provides explosive load, assemble and pack services for a variety of munitions, tactical missile and rocket programs; and designs and produces shaped charge and penetrator warheads.
General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 81,000 people worldwide and had 2006 revenues of $24.1 billion. The company is a market leader in mission-critical information systems and technologies; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and business aviation. More information about the company is available online at http://www.generaldynamics.com.
