GD receives ammunition orders

source aviationspectator.com

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Nov. 9 (UPI)

The U.S. Army Sustainment Command has awarded General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems production contracts for medium-caliber ammunition.

The contract, a major share of the third option on a previously awarded multiyear contract, is for the production of 20mm PGU-27A/B Training Practice, the PGU-30A/B Training Practice with Tracer and the PGU-28A/B Semi-Armor Piercing High Explosive Incendiary tactical round.

In addition, the company was awarded a contract from an international customer for the production and delivery of 20mm PGU-28A/B combat ammunition.

The combined contracts are valued at about $64 million and all work will be performed at the company's Marion, Ill., operations.

"General Dynamics has a long legacy of producing 20mm PGU ammunition for the U.S. military," said Tim McAuliffe, vice president and general manager of medium caliber ammunition programs. "We developed all three rounds at the request of the U.S. Navy to replace the aging M50 series and we are proud to continue to support our customers in providing this superior combat and training ammunition.

"The international award is a significant win for General Dynamics. We are the only licensed producer of the 20mm PGU family that can sell all three rounds internationally. The contract represents a growing market for our medium-caliber business."

The PGU ammunition family is compatible with the 20mm x 102mm gun system.

The rounds are used in training and combat by the U.S. Air Force and Navy fixed-wing aircraft, including F-14, F-15, F-16 and F/A-18 fighters and the U.S. Marine Corps AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter.