| New Entity Focused on Delivering Enhanced Emirate Defense Capabilities
DULLES, Va. - Monday, November 9th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Orbital ATK, Inc. (NYSE:OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced today the establishment of an affiliate in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to support the company’s growing regional defense business. Orbital ATK and Al Tuff International are in partnership in the formation of Orbital ATK LLC.
Orbital ATK and Al Tuff International first joined in opening a branch office in Abu Dhabi in March 2010. As a result of the many successes of that venture, it is now time to convert that success into a new affiliate company that can have a broader impact in the region. The new company will provide defense product sales and services to customers in the UAE related to its core competencies in small-, medium- and large-caliber ammunition production; precision and strike munitions; special mission aircraft; and Bushmaster® cannons.
“Orbital ATK has been supporting our Emirati ally for many years with both products and infrastructure support,” said Mike Kahn, President of Orbital ATK’s Defense Systems Group. “Our new Emirati business is important as we further enhance our commitment to being a strong regional partner.”
“We will strive to add value in the Emirates by the introduction of innovative products, services and technologies,” said Chris Beach, General Manager of Orbital ATK LLC. “Our company shares the national goals of Emiratisation and supports key partner organizations like the Emirates Defence Industries Companies, Tawazun and Mubadala in achieving their objectives.”
Orbital ATK will continue to enhance the defense capability of UAE by expanding its industrial partnerships. The new company will soon move into offices co-located with Al Tuff International in the Addax Commercial Tower on Reem Island.
Orbital ATK’s Defense Systems Group is an industry leader in providing innovative and affordable precision and strike weapons, advanced propulsion and hypersonics, missile components across air-, sea- and land-based systems, ammunition and related energetic products.
About Al Tuff International
Founded in Abu Dhabi in March 2004, Al Tuff International offers its clients a single point of contact for fully integrated “turn-key” managed programs or services, as required. These services include the sourcing; selection; procurement and contracting of supplies and products; services; manpower; training and facilities. Al Tuff International provides management and operational services for various military, governmental organizations and multi-national corporations within the United Arab Emirates.
About Orbital ATK
Orbital ATK is a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies. The company designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation systems for customers around the world, both as a prime contractor and merchant supplier. Its main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. Headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, Orbital ATK employs approximately 12,000 people in 18 states across the U.S. and in several international locations. For more information, visit www.orbitalatk.com.
Contacts
Media:
Orbital ATK
Bryan Kidder, 410-864-4932
Defense Systems Group Communications
bryan.kidder@orbitalatk.com
Investors:
Orbital ATK
Barron Beneski, 703-406-5528
Public and Investor Relations
barron.beneski@orbitalatk.com
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