RAUFOSS, NORWAY -- 08/28/08 --
MESA, Ariz. (August 27, 2008) - The U.S. Marine Corps has selected
the weapon system from Nammo Talley, Inc. for their SMAW II program
(Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon II). Maximum contract
value (base and options) is $51.76 million, and Feb 2011 is the
expected base contract completion date. Nammo Talley, prime
contractor for SMAW II, is partnered with the Raytheon Company for
development, qualification, and fielding of the integrated weapon
system design chosen during the USMC competitive assessment. The
SMAW II program will provide Marines with an improved performance
next generation reusable launcher and new Fire From Enclosure (FFE)
assault rounds.
"We at Nammo Talley look forward to continuing our strong support of
the U.S. Marine Corps with the SMAW II program, in cooperation with
our partner Raytheon," said Steve Wegener, President of Nammo Talley,
Inc. "The SMAW II system will provide Marine gunners with better
accuracy, lower weight, significant improvement in mission
flexibility and is fully compatible with all existing SMAW
ammunition." Nammo Talley is based in Mesa, Arizona, and currently
produces SMAW ammunition and M72 LAW systems for the USMC.
SMAW II features a proven FFE propulsion system, which
allows target engagement from inside buildings, and combines the
anti-structure capability of the current SMAW warheads with a new
high-reliability electronic fuze. The new launcher increases system
range and accuracy, improves reliability, and decreases weight by 40
percent compared to the current SMAW launcher.
Nammo is a world leading supplier of ammunition, missile
products and demilitarization services. The Nammo Group has
subsidiaries in Finland, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the
USA. Nammo, with the head office located in Raufoss, Norway, has
1700 employees and annual sales of over $500 million.
Raytheon, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a
technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and
other government markets throughout the world. With headquarters in
Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide.
For Further Information:
Nammo Talley, Inc.
Contact:
Deborah Kalisz
Phone: +1.480.898.2200
dkalisz@nammotalley.com
Nammo Head Office
Email: info@nammo.com
www.nammo.com
Raytheon Company
Contact:
Heather Uberuaga
Phone: +1.520.665.5594
www.raytheon.com
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