On Wednesday, Alliant Techsystems Inc. has announced that it has received a $16.8 million Army contract to continue developing the XM25 rifle which is being considered by the military to be a \"game-changing\" weapon.
An air burst grenade launcher, the XM25 fires 25mm grenades which are set to explode in mid-air at or near the target.
For last many years, ATK has been working on the XM25 with the Army. Last year the company had won a $66 million contract for the rifle.
Earlier, ATK was based in Eden Prairie and last year shifted its headquarters staff to Arlington, Va.
An air burst grenade launcher, the XM25 fires 25mm grenades which are set to explode in mid-air at or near the target.
For last many years, ATK has been working on the XM25 with the Army. Last year the company had won a $66 million contract for the rifle.
Earlier, ATK was based in Eden Prairie and last year shifted its headquarters staff to Arlington, Va.