Alliant Techsystems

Company Overview

As a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, Orbital ATK designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world both as a prime contractor and as a merchant supplier. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; satellites and associated components and services; composite aerospace structures; tactical missiles, subsystems and defense electronics; and precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition. Headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, Orbital ATK employs approximately 12,000 people in 18 states across the U.S. and several international locations.

Our company is composed of three operating groups:

Flight Systems Group

Leading provider of small- and medium-class space launch vehicles for civil, military and commercial missions

Premier producer of solid rocket propulsion systems and specialty energetic products

Major supplier of interceptor boosters and target vehicles for missile defense applications

World class manufacturer of composite structures for commercial and military aircraft and launch vehicles

Defense Systems Group

An industry leader in propulsion and controls for air-, sea- and land-based tactical missiles and missile defense interceptors, fusing and warheads for tactical missiles and munitions

Supplier of advanced defense electronics for next-generation strike weapon systems, missile-warning and aircraft survivability, and special-mission aircraft

Leading producer of medium- and large-caliber ammunition, medium-caliber gun systems and precision munitions guidance kits

Largest U.S. producer of small-caliber ammunition

Space Systems Group

An industry-leading provider of commercial satellites used for global communications and high-resolution Earth imaging

A leading provider of small and medium spacecraft that perform scientific research, weather monitoring and national security missions for government customers

A pioneer in space logistics including cargo delivery to the International Space Station for NASA and commercial in-orbit satellite servicing

Provider of commercial cargo delivery services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced commercial space-launch systems

Premier provider of spacecraft components and subsystems and specialized engineering services

Some general company facts and figures:

Annual revenues of approximately $4.4 billion with total contract backlog of more than $15 billion

Experienced workforce of approximately 12,000 employees dedicated to aerospace and defense including about 4,000 engineers and scientists; 7,000 manufacturing and operations specialists; and 1,000 management and administration personnel

Modern industrial facilities - more than 19 million square feet of state-of-the-art R&D, manufacturing, test and operations, and office space

Solid financial outlook and strong balance sheet

Leading producer of solid rocket propulsion systems – more than 16,000 motors built for strategic, tactical and space applications

Largest manufacturer of small- and medium-caliber ammunition – more than 8 billion rounds produced in last five years

Primary supplier of long-range missile defense interceptors and target systems – more than 300 vehicles built or under contract

Major builder of satellites and related subsystems – more than 225 space systems and 800 space components delivered or in production

Principal supplier of medium-caliber gun systems for the U.S. and NATO – 15,000-unit installed base.

Leading operator of small research rockets and high-altitude scientific balloons – about 30 missions conducted per year

Expertise in facility management and co-production – operator of the largest ammunitions manufacturing facility in the United States