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The AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) is an upgrade to the AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM). The AARGM is the result of cooperation between the United States and Italy. It is produced by ATK. In September 2013, ATK delivered the 100th AARGM to the U.S. Navy. The AGM-88E development program was proceeded on schedule and did not exceed its budget. <ref name="AARGM1">[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/atk-delivers-100th-advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missile-aargm-to-us-navy-224053301.html]</ref> |
The [[AGM-88 HARM | AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile}} (AARGM) is an upgrade to the AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM). The AARGM is the result of cooperation between the United States and Italy. It is produced by ATK. In September 2013, ATK delivered the 100th AARGM to the U.S. Navy. The AGM-88E development program was proceeded on schedule and did not exceed its budget. <ref name="AARGM1">[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/atk-delivers-100th-advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missile-aargm-to-us-navy-224053301.html]</ref> |
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| Company type | Public company |
|---|---|
| NYSE: ATK | |
| Industry | Aerospace, defense, and sporting |
| Founded | 1990, spun off from Honeywell |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
Key people | Mark DeYoung, President and CEO |
| Products | small-, medium-, and large-caliber military ammunition; sporting ammunition, accessories, and firearms; M855A1 Enhanced Performance Round; medium-caliber gun systems; missile warning systems; tactical rocket motors; XM25; Precision Guidance Kit; AARGM; AAR-47; Special Mission Aircraft; solid rocket propulsion; GEM-60 Rocket Motors; satellite components; lightweight space deployables and solar arrays; flares and decoys; aerospace structures; facility management and modernization |
| Revenue |  US$4.36 Billion (FY 2013') |
| US470 Million (FY 2013) | |
| US$272 Million (FY 2013) | |
| Total assets | US$4.38 Billion (FY 2013) |
| Total equity | US$1.50 Billion (FY 2013) |
Number of employees | 16,000[1] |
| Website | www.atk.com |
Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) is an aerospace, defense, and sporting goods company with its headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, in the United States. The company operates in 22 states, Puerto Rico, and other countries. ATK had revenues of about US$4.4 billion in 2013.
History
ATK was launched as an independent company in 1990, when Honeywell Inc. spun off its defense businesses to shareholders. The former Honeywell businesses had supplied defense products and systems to the U.S. and its allies for 50 years, including the first electronic autopilot that enabled B-17 aircraft to accomplish pinpoint bombing missions during World War II.[2]
Mergers and acquisitions
In 1995, ATK entered the aerospace market with the acquisition of the aerospace division of Hercules Inc. Since then ATK has become a supplier of aerospace and defense products to the U.S. government and its allies, and to their contractors.
In 2001, ATK acquired Thiokol, renaming it to ATK Launch Systems in 2006 (though it is still known within the industry by its original name). Thiokol was the sole manufacturer of the reusable Solid Rocket Motor used to launch the NASA Space Shuttle, which is being adapted for NASA’s Space Launch System.
Also in 2001, ATK entered the sporting and law enforcement ammunition market with the acquisition of the ammunition businesses of Blount International. This acquisition made ATK the nation's largest manufacturer of ammunition.
In 2009, ATK acquired Eagle Industries and in 2010 ATK acquired Blackhawk Industries Products Group Unlimited, LLC, diversifying into the security and law enforcement market.
In 2013, ATK acquired Caliber Company, the parent company of Savage Sports Corporation (Savage), one of the world's largest manufacturers of hunting rifles and shotguns. Later in 2013, ATK acquired Bushnell, an outdoor accessories company with 19 iconic brands that specialize in sports optics, hunting/camping accessories and performance eyewear.
On April 29, 2014, it was announced by Orbital Sciences Corporation that they have made an agreement with ATK that will combine Orbital and ATK's Aerospace and Defence groups to create Orbital ATK[3].
Groups
ATK Aerospace
ATK’s Aerospace Group covers space, defense and commercial aerospace products and capabilities. The group offers propulsion for space exploration, commercial launch vehicles and strategic and missile defense. It also specializes in:
- Composite structures for military and commercial aircraft
- Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engine
- F-35 Lightning II (also known as the Joint Strike Fighter)
- Integrated satellite systems
- Satellite components and subsystems
- Military flares and decoys
- Space engineering services
- Propulsion for space exploration, commercial launch vehicles, strategic and missile defines
In November 2010, ATK was selected by NASA for potential contracts in heavy lft 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 April 2014, ATK received a contract from the United Launch Alliance worth $178 million to produce composite structures for the U.S. Air Force's Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle program. ATK will deliver parts for the Atlas V and Delta IV starting in 2014 and continuing into early 2018. There is an option for additional deliveries in 2017 and 2018. ATK will provide fairings, payload adapters and diaphragms, interstates, nose cones, and thermal/aerodynamic protection components. All the structures will be produced at ATK's Large Structures Center of Excellence in Luka, Mississippi. [4]
ATK produces avionics for NASA's Space Launch System program. The Space Launch System is designed for deep space operations, including missions to Mars. [5] After ATK finishes testing, avionics will be delivered to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. The first launch is expected in 2017. [6]
ATK Aerospace is headquartered in Magna, Utah.[7]
James Webb Space Telescope
ATK worked with Northrop Grumman to produce the backplane support frame (BSF) for the James Webb Space Telescope. The BSF, center section, and wings form what is called the primary mirror backplane support system (PMBSS). The BSF is the primary load-bearing structure during launch and the PMBSS holds the telescopes main instruments, including its mirrors. The BSF was designed and manufactured at ATK's facilities in Magna, Utah. ATK designed and fabricated more than 10,000 parts for the PMBSS. PMBSS is made primarily of lightweight graphite, but numerous other materials including invar, titanium, and other composite materials were used. [8]
ATK Defense
ATK’s Defense Group produces ammunition, precision and strike weapons, missile-warning solutions and tactical rocket motors across air, sea and land-based systems.
ATK Defense Group develops products and services for:
- Small-, medium- and large-caliber ammunition
- Anti-radiation homing strike vehicles
- Missile warning and hostile fire detection
- Precision-guided munitions
- PGK
- XM25
- Propulsion, advanced fuzing and warheads
- Medium-caliber gun systems
- Missile defense interceptors
- Weaponized ISR special mission aircraft
- MC-27J
In 2012 ATK was selected by the US Army to operate and maintain of the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) in Independence, Mo. The initial term is seven years but if all award terms are exercised, the contracts would cover a ten-year period. ATK began operating the plant in April 2000.
As of April 2014, ATK had a three-year contract with Lockheed to develop a warhead for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System. The contract includes engineering, manufacturing, and development. ATK's work will focus on system performance, warhead qualification, and producibility. [9]
AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile
The [[AGM-88 HARM | AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile}} (AARGM) is an upgrade to the AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM). The AARGM is the result of cooperation between the United States and Italy. It is produced by ATK. In September 2013, ATK delivered the 100th AARGM to the U.S. Navy. The AGM-88E development program was proceeded on schedule and did not exceed its budget. [10]
AN/AAR-47 Missile Approach Warning System
The AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning Set (MWS) is used on slow moving aircraft such as helicopters and military transport aircraft to notify the pilot of threats and to trigger the aircraft's countermeasures systems. Its main users are the U.S Army, Navy and Air Force, but is also operated by other countries. Originally developed by Loral, it has been solely a product of ATK since 2002. The AN/AAR-47 passively detects missiles by their infrared signature, and uses algorithms to differentiate between incoming missiles and false alarms. Newer versions also have laser warning sensors and are capable of detecting a wider range of threats. After processing the nature of the threat, the system gives the pilot an audio and visual warning, and tells the direction of the incoming threat. It also sends a signal to the aircraft's infrared countermeasures system, which can then for example deploy flares. The development of the original AN/AAR-47(V)1 began in 1983 by Loral. ATK became a second production source in the mid 90s and eventually became the prime contractor. In 1998 ATK began production of the improved AN/AAR-47(V)2, which added laser warning functionality. [11]
ATK Sporting
ATK’s Sporting Group offers products under several brands for sport-shooting enthusiasts, police, and military customers around the world. The group provides:
- Traditional center fire and rim fire rifles, and shotguns
- Ammunition for sports, law enforcement, military, and security
- Hunting, shooting sports, and outdoor recreation accessories
- Optics, gun cleaning, targets and range systems
- Tactical accessories for military, law enforcement and security markets
- Gunpowder for ammunition and re-loaders
Some of ATK’s most well-known brands are Federal Premium, BLACKHAWK!, Savage, and Bushnell.
As of 2013, ATK’s sporting business accounted for nearly 45 percent of the company’s revenue.
ATK Sporting is headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota.