General Dynamics' Small Caliber Ammunition Program Manufactures One Billion Rounds For U.S. Army
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has achieved a significant milestone in producing one billion rounds of ammunition in support of the U.S. Army's Second Source Small Caliber Ammunition program.
General Dynamics was awarded a five-year contract by the Army in August 2005 to produce various types of 5.56mm, 7.62mm and .50 caliber ammunition. The contract established General Dynamics as a second-source prime contractor overseeing a consortium of worldwide small-caliber ammunition producers. Managed by the U.S. Army Project Manager – Maneuver Ammunition Systems, the Small Caliber Second Source program was established to address the critical demand for small-caliber ammunition during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
"This is a significant milestone for General Dynamics and our U.S. Army customer. The Small Caliber Second Source program served a vital role in meeting the urgent needs of our warfighters, and it continues to enable the combat readiness of our U.S. Armed Forces," said Steve Torma, vice president of small-caliber ammunition.
For more information about General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, please visit www.gd-ots.com.
More information about General Dynamics is available online at www.generaldynamics.com.
March 15, 2011
Contact: Laurie VanBrocklin
Tel: 727 578 8187
Cell: 727 204 1355
lgvanbrocklin@gd-ots.com
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