Olin Corporation is reporting that its Winchester Ammunition (Winchester) subsidiary has been selected by the U.S. Army as the Second Source provider for small caliber rifle ammunition. The company said this latest contract covers 5.56mm, 7.62mm, and .50 caliber ammunition.
The company said this latest award signifies the ongoing, strategic partnership Winchester has as the Army’s Second Source.
“Winchester is proud to continue serving as a trusted supplier of world‑class small caliber ammunition to the U.S. Military,” said Brett Flaugher, president, Winchester Ammunition.
“Winchester has consistently demonstrated its ability to meet and exceed the rigorous standards required by the U.S. Military,” said Jim Williams, VP of Military Programs and Business Development. “Our commitment is to continue delivering high‑quality ammunition, on time and at the right cost.”
Since World War I, Winchester has been the U.S. Army’s largest commercial supplier of small‑caliber ammunition and has supported law enforcement and U.S. armed forces for decades at the highest levels. Winchester’s manufacturing operations include a state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Oxford, Mississippi and East Alton, Illinois.
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