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ATK Shielder Anti-Tank Barrier System Enters Service With U.K. Royal Engineers MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- ATK (Alliant Techsystems) (NYSE: ATK) said its Shielder vehicle-launched anti-tank barrier system has entered service with the United Kingdom Royal Engineers following final approval of the system by the country`s Ministry of Defence. Developed by ATK Integrated Defense Company, Hopkins, Minn., the Shielder system rapidly dispenses anti-tank munitions from the modified Stormer tracked armored vehicle. It is derived from similar anti-tank barrier systems developed by ATK and deployed with U.S. armed forces, and is adaptable to multiple vehicle platforms. "This is a key milestone for the Shielder program, marking the completion of our first international contract and culminating five years of development and production work by Larry Paryz and our tactical barrier team," said Hube Hopkins, president, ATK Integrated Defense Company. "With Shielder, the U.K. now has a highly effective anti-tank barrier system that can be used in all tactical operations." The U.K. Ministry of Defence selected Shielder from a number of competing systems in 1996, awarding ATK a basic contract and options valued at more than $100 million. In 2000, ATK was awarded a $50 million contract from a U.S. ally to produce a similar tactical barrier system on a different vehicle. A number of other allied nations have expressed strong interest in procuring similar systems for their military forces. ATK is a $1.6 billion aerospace and defense company with leading positions in propulsion, composite structures, munitions, and precision capabilities. The company, which is headquartered in Hopkins, Minn., employs approximately 9,600 people and has two business segments: Aerospace and Defense. ATK news and information can be found on the Internet at http://www.atk.com |
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