02 August 1999 Military News

Alliant Techsystems Selected to Produce Small-Caliber Ammunition and Operate Lake City Army Ammunition Plant ATK 02 Aug 1999 -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) said it has been awarded a firm fixed-price contract from the U.S. Army Industrial Operations Command (IOC), Rock Island, Ill., to supply the Army's requirements for small-caliber ammunition over the next 10 years. The contract is expected to generate total sales of approximately $1 billion, with annual revenues averaging approximately $100 million during the period.

2 August 1999 - DAILY PRESS BRIEFING OF OFFICE OF SPOKESMAN FOR SECRETARY-GENERAL United Nations 02 Aug 1999

NAMIBIA FIGHTING Voice of America 02 August 1999 -- In Namibia's "Caprivi Strip," suspected supporters of a secessionist movement attacked a military base and temporarily occupied the offices of the state-owned Namibian Broadcasting Corporation.
CONGO/REBELS Voice of America 02 August 1999 -- Rebel leader Jean-Pierre Bemba says he hopes his signature will put pressure on Congo's other main rebel group to resolve its internal differences and sign the accord as well.
AFGHAN FIGHTING Voice of America 02 August 1999 -- There has been no let up in fighting in Afghanistan, where Taleban forces reportedly have made significant gains in their military campaign to dislodge the last remaining opposition forces.

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