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General Dynamics To Make Machine Guns For Army |
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Written by David Horn
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(CHARLOTTE) -- General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products has received a $13 million order from the U.S. Army. The Charlotte-based company will produce MK 19 grenade machine guns for TACOM-ARDEC.
The order is part of an existing contract that now totals about $81 million. General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products is a business unit of General Dynamics. "The MK19 has been in service for over 20 years, providing lethal fire against a variety of targets. The weapon's accuracy and versatility provides the U.S. Armed Forces options for use in both offensive and defensive operations," said General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products gun systems program manager, Jeffrey Gramse. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 02 November 2009 )
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