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'''Alliant Techsystems Inc.''' ('''ATK''') was an American [[Aerospace manufacturer|aerospace]] and [[arms industry|arms]] manufacturer headquartered in | '''Alliant Techsystems Inc.''' ('''ATK''') was an American [[Aerospace manufacturer|aerospace]] and [[arms industry|arms]] manufacturer headquartered in Arlington County, Virginia. The company operated across 22 states, [[Puerto Rico]], and internationally. ATK revenue in fiscal year 2014 was about US$4.8 billion. | ||
On April 29, 2014, ATK announced that it would spin off its Sporting Group and merge its Aerospace and Defense Groups with [[Orbital Sciences Corporation]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.orbitalatk.com/news-room/atk-announces-plan-to-create-two-independent,-publicly-traded-companies-committed-to-leadership-in-outdoor-sports-and-aeros|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150220190213/http://www.orbitalatk.com/news-room/atk-announces-plan-to-create-two-independent,-publicly-traded-companies-committed-to-leadership-in-outdoor-sports-and-aeros|url-status = dead|archive-date = 20 February 2015|title = ATK Press Release|date = 29 April 2014|access-date = 20 February 2015|website = ATK Announces Plan to Create Two Independent, Publicly Traded Companies Committed to Leadership in Outdoor Sports and Aerospace and Defense}}</ref> | On April 29, 2014, ATK announced that it would spin off its Sporting Group and merge its Aerospace and Defense Groups with [[Orbital Sciences Corporation]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.orbitalatk.com/news-room/atk-announces-plan-to-create-two-independent,-publicly-traded-companies-committed-to-leadership-in-outdoor-sports-and-aeros|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150220190213/http://www.orbitalatk.com/news-room/atk-announces-plan-to-create-two-independent,-publicly-traded-companies-committed-to-leadership-in-outdoor-sports-and-aeros|url-status = dead|archive-date = 20 February 2015|title = ATK Press Release|date = 29 April 2014|access-date = 20 February 2015|website = ATK Announces Plan to Create Two Independent, Publicly Traded Companies Committed to Leadership in Outdoor Sports and Aerospace and Defense}}</ref> | ||
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*Space engineering services | *Space engineering services | ||
*Propulsion for space exploration, commercial launch vehicles, strategic and missile defines | *Propulsion for space exploration, commercial launch vehicles, strategic and missile defines | ||
[[ALV X-1]] sounding rocket | |||
In November 2010, ATK was selected by NASA for potential contracts in heavy lift launch vehicle systems and other propulsion technologies. In 2012, NASA awarded the company a $50 million contract to complete engineering development and risk reduction tests as part of the Advanced Concept Booster Development for the Space Launch System (SLS). | In November 2010, ATK was selected by NASA for potential contracts in heavy lift launch vehicle systems and other propulsion technologies. In 2012, NASA awarded the company a $50 million contract to complete engineering development and risk reduction tests as part of the Advanced Concept Booster Development for the Space Launch System (SLS). | ||
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*Small-, medium- and large-caliber ammunition | *Small-, medium- and large-caliber ammunition | ||
*Anti-radiation homing strike vehicles | *Anti-radiation homing strike vehicles | ||
[[AGM-88 HARM#AGM-88E AARGM|AARGM]] | |||
*Missile warning and hostile fire detection | *Missile warning and hostile fire detection | ||
*Precision-guided munitions | *Precision-guided munitions | ||
[[XM1156 Precision Guidance Kit|PGK]] | |||
[[XM25 CDTE|XM25]] | |||
*Propulsion, advanced fuzing and warheads | *Propulsion, advanced fuzing and warheads | ||
*Medium-caliber gun systems | *Medium-caliber gun systems | ||
*Missile defense interceptors | *Missile defense interceptors | ||
*Weaponized ISR special mission aircraft | *Weaponized ISR special mission aircraft | ||
MC-27J | |||
As of April 2014, ATK had a three-year contract with [[Lockheed Martin|Lockheed]] to develop a warhead for the [[M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System|Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System]]. The contract includes engineering, manufacturing, and development. ATK's work will focus on system performance, warhead qualification, and producibility.<ref name="GMLRS">{{cite web|url=http://blog.executivebiz.com/2014/04/lockheed-to-start-atk-built-alternative-warhead-tests-with-soldiers-in-the-summer/#sthash.Q87m1cxj.dpuf|title=Lockheed to Start ATK-Built Alternative Warhead Tests With Soldiers in the Summer|work=ExecutiveBiz|access-date=June 12, 2015}}</ref> | As of April 2014, ATK had a three-year contract with [[Lockheed Martin|Lockheed]] to develop a warhead for the [[M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System|Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System]]. The contract includes engineering, manufacturing, and development. ATK's work will focus on system performance, warhead qualification, and producibility.<ref name="GMLRS">{{cite web|url=http://blog.executivebiz.com/2014/04/lockheed-to-start-atk-built-alternative-warhead-tests-with-soldiers-in-the-summer/#sthash.Q87m1cxj.dpuf|title=Lockheed to Start ATK-Built Alternative Warhead Tests With Soldiers in the Summer|work=ExecutiveBiz|access-date=June 12, 2015}}</ref> | ||
====Lake City Army Ammunition Plant==== | ====Lake City Army Ammunition Plant==== | ||
In 2012, ATK was selected by the [[United States Army]] to continue operating and maintaining the [[Lake City Army Ammunition Plant]] (LCAAP) for an additional seven to ten years. The LCAAP is a federally owned facility in Independence, Missouri. It was built by [[Remington Arms]] in 1941 to manufacture and test small-caliber ammunition for the army. As of July 2007, the plant produced about 1.5 billion rounds of ammunition per year. The LCAAP still tests ammunition and is the largest producer of small-arms ammunition for the U.S. military. ATK has operated the LCAAP since April 2001.<ref name="GS">"[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/aap-lakecity.htm Lake City Army Ammunition Plant]". ''GlobalSecurity.org''.</ref><ref name="USA Today">Lardner, Richard. "[https://www.usatoday.com/news/topstories/2007-07-23-2938580624_x.htm Ammo makers prepare for drop in demand]". '' | In 2012, ATK was selected by the [[United States Army]] to continue operating and maintaining the [[Lake City Army Ammunition Plant]] (LCAAP) for an additional seven to ten years. The LCAAP is a federally owned facility in Independence, Missouri. It was built by [[Remington Arms]] in 1941 to manufacture and test small-caliber ammunition for the army. As of July 2007, the plant produced about 1.5 billion rounds of ammunition per year. The LCAAP still tests ammunition and is the largest producer of small-arms ammunition for the U.S. military. ATK has operated the LCAAP since April 2001.<ref name="GS">"[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/aap-lakecity.htm Lake City Army Ammunition Plant]". ''GlobalSecurity.org''.</ref><ref name="USA Today">Lardner, Richard. "[https://www.usatoday.com/news/topstories/2007-07-23-2938580624_x.htm Ammo makers prepare for drop in demand]". ''USA Today''. 23 July 2007.</ref> | ||
The United States Army and ATK opened a renovated ammunition production facility at the LCAAP in December 2014. The renovations improved efficiency and quality control. The Army and ATK invested $11 million to modernize "Building 65" for the production of 20 millimeter ammunition. These large caliber rounds are usually fired from automatic cannons mounted on ground vehicles and aircraft. Building 65 housed 20 millimeter round production until 1997, when it was moved to Building 3. About 50 people are employed on this line.<ref name="20mm">{{cite news |last=Dornbrook |first=James |date=3 December 2014 |title=ATK, U.S. Army invest $11M in Independence ammo plant |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2014/12/03/atk-u-s-army-invest-11m-in-independence-ammo-plant.html |newspaper=Kansas City Business Journal}}</ref> | The United States Army and ATK opened a renovated ammunition production facility at the LCAAP in December 2014. The renovations improved efficiency and quality control. The Army and ATK invested $11 million to modernize "Building 65" for the production of 20 millimeter ammunition. These large caliber rounds are usually fired from automatic cannons mounted on ground vehicles and aircraft. Building 65 housed 20 millimeter round production until 1997, when it was moved to Building 3. About 50 people are employed on this line.<ref name="20mm">{{cite news |last=Dornbrook |first=James |date=3 December 2014 |title=ATK, U.S. Army invest $11M in Independence ammo plant |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2014/12/03/atk-u-s-army-invest-11m-in-independence-ammo-plant.html |newspaper=Kansas City Business Journal}}</ref> | ||