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ATK
ATK has been awarded
a $52.7 million contract from the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to continue
development of Modular Divert and Attitude Control System (MDACS) technologies
applicable to the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIB missile interceptors.
The technology contract will be executed by ATK Defense Group's Elkton,
Maryland operation.
The MDACS propulsion system provides the impulse needed for the kinetic
warhead to acquire and lock onto the target, maintain stable flight and
perform end-game maneuvers for final intercept. Specific technologies to be
advanced will include elements of the new MDACS system architecture to address
the longer mission timelines associated with growing threats. ATK's unique
approach to a ship-board compatible MDACS improves the SM-3 Block II kinematic
performance, providing a key performance upgrade to the missile.
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