For Release: Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661

COSTELLO ANNOUNCES GENERAL DYNAMICS RECEIVES ARMY CONTRACT

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc., located in Marion, has been awarded a $13,720,353.36 contract by the U.S. Army. The award is for the procurement of 25mm PGU-25/U cartridges. The work will be performed in Marion.

“The dedicated employees at General Dynamics are helping sustain our armed forces,” said Costello. “This is important work that also supports the local economy, and I am pleased that it is being done in Southern Illinois.”

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