Buffalo, New York 11/4/2009 6:05:00 AM
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General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products Awarded $17 Million Contract for Gun Systems by Raytheon

General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) Armament and Technical Products have been awarded a $17 million contract to produce gun systems by Raytheon Missile Systems (NYSE: RTN). The gun systems are being produced for the Phalanx Block 1B Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) and the Centurion Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System by Raytheon Missile Systems.

 

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The Phalanx Block 1B CIWS is the most recent upgrade of the Phalanx CIWS. Phalanx is a fully autonomous, radar-directed, rapid-fire 20mm Gatling-gun system that provides naval ships with the last line of defense against a variety of threats. The upgrade adds enhanced fire control capability, optimized gun barrels and an integrated Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) system.

 

About General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, located in Charlotte, N.C., provides a broad range of system solutions for military and commercial applications. The company designs, develops and produces high-performance weapon and armament systems, defensive armor, countermeasure systems and aerospace composite solutions, as well as off-road axle and suspension systems. It is also a leading U.S. producer of biological and chemical detection systems.

 

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