For Release: Tuesday, September 5, 2006
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661

GENERAL DYNAMICS RECEIVES ARMY CONTRACT

Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, located in Marion, has been awarded a $13,710,628.90 contract by the U.S. Army.  The award modifies an existing contract and is for the procurement of 1,089,269 each of 20mm PGU-28A/B SAPHEI cartridges.

"The dedicated employees at General Dynamics are an important part of our community and I am glad they are doing this work," said Costello.  "They are also a key contributor to our national security and I will continue to support these efforts."

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