Orbital ATK Receives Order for Hydra-70 Rocket-Launched Illuminating Flares
March 15 2017 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Company to Provide Over 23,000 Flares to the
Warfighter
Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense
technologies, announced today that it recently received a contract
modification from General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
for the purchase of M257 (visible) and M278 (infrared) illuminating
flares for the Hydra-70 family of rockets.
The Hydra-70 warheads can be fired from a variety of rotary and
fixed-wing platforms, including the U.S. Army Apache, the U.S.
Marine Corps Cobra attack helicopters, the U.S. Air Force F-16
Fighting Falcon and combat aircraft of many nations worldwide.
“Orbital ATK’s illuminating flares give our servicemen and women
the edge they need,” said Charlie Precourt, President of Orbital
ATK’s Flight Systems Group. “We take pride in knowing our products
protect them. Our commitment to the warfighter is unwavering.”
As the manufacturer of these warheads, Orbital ATK remains
committed to investing in cutting edge illumination technology,
production methods and other product improvements.
This follow-on order by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical
Systems is to satisfy a U.S. Government requirement for a suite of
illuminating warheads for the Hydra-70 rocket system that delivers
tactical illumination in both the visible and infrared spectra.
Orbital ATK received an initial production and First Article Test
contract in January 2016.
About Orbital ATK
Orbital ATK is a global leader in aerospace and defense
technologies. The company designs, builds and delivers space,
defense and aviation systems for customers around the world, both
as a prime contractor and merchant supplier. Its main products
include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile
products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons,
armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space
components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.
Headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, Orbital ATK employs
approximately 12,500 people in 18 states across the U.S. and in
several international locations. For more information, visit
www.orbitalatk.com.
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