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NEWS: Winchester Ammunition Awarded U.S. Army Contract

Just announced, Winchester Ammunition has been selected by the U.S. Army as the second source provider for small caliber rifle ammunition. This most recent contract is for 5.56mm, 7.62mm and 50 caliber ammunition with an initial order of $37 million and is the third consecutive second source contract Olin Winchester has received.  “Winning this contract,...

Federal Ammunition Awarded Ammo Contract for US Army’s NGCT Program

Federal Ammunition announces a contract award to supply high-performance ammunition, including 7.62x51mm NATO and other novel ammunition, to the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Carbine Technologies (NGCT) program. This ammunition utilizes a specialized alloy cartridge case, allowing for elevated chamber pressures and a reduction in ammo weight, as compared to legacy brass-cased ammunition. These performance benefits...