ATK, ADVS (UK) Limited Increase Combat Effectiveness with New Remote Turret Systems
Mature Technology Provides Modularity and Increases Safety and Flexibility
Oct 25, 2010
Minneapolis, October 25, 2010 – ATK (NYSE: ATK) and ADVS (UK) Limited have teamed together to develop two remote turret systems as alternatives to the legacy manned turret found on today’s platforms. The Modular Remote Turret (MRT) and the Light Weight Remote Turret (LWRT) provide the warfighter with effective platform weight reduction, load under armor capability, and increased ability to carry troops and equipment, all while upgrading lethality. ATK and ADVS will introduce this latest technology during AUSA’s 2010 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C. the week of Oct. 25.
The MRT is optimized for ATK’s full suite of medium-caliber chain guns, and allows the end user to equip the coaxial mount with a variety of small, medium, and heavy machine guns. The turret, integrated with ATK’s Advanced Fire Control System (AFCS) and state-of-the-art Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) optics, allows the warfighter to maintain 360-degree situational awareness from safely inside the vehicle. The gun control unit and associated hardware are contained within the turret shell, so the only intrusion into the hull is the man-machine interface. The MRT mounting interface is designed to fit most ground combat vehicles, bringing upgraded capability and firepower without a platform redesign.
The LWRT is a purpose-built mount designed for ATK’s Light Weight (LW) 25mm Bushmaster Chain Gun. With the LW25mm Bushmaster, the LWRT gives the warfighter the ability to engage with lethal or non-lethal munitions. The LWRT is ideal for either a stand-alone turret or as a commander’s independent weapon station. The LWRT can be fitted over existing hatches or turret interfaces. ATK’s AFCS provides an easy-to-use, man-machine interface with an operational concept that is readily accepted by today’s warfighter. The LWRT also provides under armor access.
The MRT and the LWRT may be viewed during AUSA at ATK’s booth (#3125) or by contacting ATK.
ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with operations in 24 states, Puerto Rico and internationally, and revenues of approximately $4.8 billion. News and information can be found on the Internet at www.atk.com.
Certain information discussed in this press release constitutes forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although ATK believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be achieved. Forward-looking information is subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Among those factors are: changes in governmental spending, budgetary policies and product sourcing strategies; the company's competitive environment; the terms and timing of awards and contracts; and economic conditions. ATK undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For further information on factors that could impact ATK, and statements contained herein, please refer to ATK's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Media Contact:
Amanda Covington
Phone: 801-779-4625
E-mail: amanda.covington@atk.com
Investor Contact:
Jeff Huebschen
Phone: 952-351-2929
E-mail: jeff.huebschen@atk.com
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