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Defense
ATK is a world leader in defense capabilities. It is the
largest provider of ammunition to
US armed forces, and allied nations around the world.
The company is a leading provider of advanced, affordable precision
munitions and strike
weapons that
put firepower where it is needed while limiting the risk
of collateral damage to non-combatants. ATK is pioneering
the development of new ammunition, including advanced air-bursting,
insensitive munitions, small-caliber
systems, and new gun
systems. ATK has the capability to produce integrated
medium-caliber chain gun and ammunition systems, including
electronics
and fire control, to deliver unmatched reliability
and lethality. The company is expanding its armaments business
by developing lightweight integrated weapon systems, and
advanced
propellants. Its fuze production provides artillery
and air-delivered weapons with the ruggedness and reliability
essential for mission success.
ATK’s solid rocket motor propulsion systems form the backbone of tactical, strategic, and missile defense weapons systems that defeat enemies, deter aggression, and protect the country, and it is developing next-generation target missiles and hypersonic propulsion systems. The company is a leading provider of missile warning systems that deliver survivability solutions for aircrews and their aircraft. It is also a key provider of advanced flares and decoys. ATK is a key systems integrator of special mission aircraft for border protection and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions and it manufactures essential composite structures for the nation’s next-generation military aircraft.
ATK operates several of the nation’s critical defense assets including: Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Radford Army Ammunition Plant, and the Allegany Ballistic Laboratory. Solid rocket motors are produced by ATK at facilities in Utah and Maryland.
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