(Question asked of DU-List)
From: rochelle.harris@ucl.ac.uk 6/4/99
These mostly taken from the http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/ammunition/index.html
Lockheed Martin, Boeing (including McDonnel Douglas), General Electric, AT+T, Aerojet (USA), Primex (USA) - contracted to Raytheon, Buleva (Swiss), Fairchilds (USA), Rheinmetall (German), SM Swiss, Winchester, GIWS (German), and Honeywell (USA)
--More US DU industries:
Facility refurbishes depleted uranium tungsten counterweights
http://www.sae.org/aeromag/1298p10.htm
Nuclear Metals Inc. is the only U.S. FAA-approved repair facility for refurbishing depleted uranium (DU) and tungsten counterweights used on commercial and military aircraft. The NMI Aircraft Counterweight Repair Facility strips and removes the existing plating and paint (this is really crazy!), then replates and paints in accordance with customer or OEM specifications. DU aircraft counterweights are comparable in weight to tungsten and have 1.68 times the density of lead.
--A russian enterprise:
JSC "Chepetsky mechanical plant" (this company make
FREIGHT CONTAINERS out of DU!!!!)
http://chmz.udm.net/
{Here's what they say about d.u.}
http://chmz.udm.net/uran_eng.shtml
Depleted Uranium - reliable biological irradiation shielding JSC "Chepetsky mechanical plant" is the enterprise with wide experience in producing of depleted uranium articles.
Depleted uranium is left after extraction of U235 from natural uranium. U235 is used in enrichment of nuclear reactor fuel. The level of depleted uranium irradiation can be compared with Earth's crust radiation background.
Depleted uranium has unique properties: - high density - 17 -19 g/cm3; - melting point - more than 1130o C; - tensile strength - to 150 kgs/mm2. - fast neutron absorption is better than that of lead; - simple mechanical treatment; - possibility of producing articles with complex configuration by means of casting and stamping; - in combination with stainless steel high resistance to corrosive medium. All these properties favour the producing of articles with complex configuration of this metal and the manufacturing of various devices and instruments for science and industry. Application of our depleted uranium by your company will be an important step forward in producing first-rate articles: flaw-detectors, freight containers, scientific and medical equipment - all apparatus which need reliable biological protection while operation.
We possess the latest depleted uranium machining methods which allow us to represent the wide range of uranium base a11oys with necessary physical, mechanical and service properties; we are ready to produce the required quantity of various depleted uranium articles in the shortest time at purchaser's request.
Our enterprise is interested in expansion of home and international deliveries of depleted uranium finished articles, rods and sheet. Thorough control of our production quality guarantees high level of all articles. Methodical check-up and satisfaction of changing purchasers' requirements is our principal task. We guarantee high quality of our production!
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From: Dennis092@aol.com
To find all those involved in the manufacturing process you need to search under, "Abrams," "A10 - Warthog," "Challenger" & "Apache" on "Jane's" websites at each you will find a list of ALL the manufacturers & customers & associated companies. Dennis
Sample from "Challenger"
Alcatel Telecom Norway - Tactical and Strategic Communications Systems
Alkantpan (Pty) Ltd - Weapons Test Ranges and Facilites
Alliant Techsystems Inc. - Fire Control Systems and Sensors
Alliant Techsystems Inc. - High Performance Ammunition
AMPEP plc - Self Lubricating Plain Bearings
ASB Aerospatiale Batteries - Thermal Batteries
Avon Technical Products - NBC Equipment and Clothing
BARRACUDA Technologies AB - Military Camouflage Systems
BASE Nanoquest - Electro-optics and Sights
BFR Combat Boots Pte Ltd - Blast Resistant Boots and Clothing
Bofors AB - Anti-Armour Systems
Bofors AB Weapon Systems - Combat Vehicle Systems
Bofors Carl Gustaf AB - Assault Rifles and Small Arms Ammunition
Bradley Electronics Ltd - Electrical Systems for Fighting Vehicles
Brügger & Thomet Feinmechanik - Integrated Rifle Silencer Systems
Bucher-Guyer Ltd. - 4 x 4 / 6 x 6 Military Vehicles
Bulova Technologies, Inc. - Military Fuzes
CAE Invertron - Computer Based Trainers/Simulators
CASE FRANCE - Mobile Materials Rehandling Machines
CELERG - SNPE Group - Missile and Rocket Motors
C E Niehoff & Co - Electrical Charging Systems
CNIM - Rapid Deployment Military Bridges
Cogent Defence Systems - Tactical Communications Systems
Computing Devices Canada Ltd. - Digital Fire Control Systems
Cyberchron Corp - Ruggedized Computers, Workstations & Peripherals
Cummins Engine Company Ltd - Advanced Technology Diesel Engines
Daimler-Benz Aerospace AG - Surveillance Radar and Control Systems
Denel Aviation (Pty) Ltd. - Rooivalk Combat Helicopter
Dolch Computer Systems Inc - Rugged Portable Computers/Display Systems
DY 4 Systems Inc - VME Products and Support Software
EEV - Sensors and Surveillance Systems
EG&G Rotron - Brushless Motors, Fans and Blowers
Eickhorn-Solingen - Bayonets and Combat Knives
Ericsson Microwave Systems AB - Electronic Defence/Coms Systems
Eurobridge Mobile Brücken GmbH - Foldable, Modular Bridge Systems
Evans & Sutherland - Visual Systems for Simulation and Training
Filtronic Components Ltd - Microwave Components and Subsystems
FMC-NUROL - Armoured Combat Vehicles
Forsheda AB - Military Respirators
GIWS - SMArt® 155 Artillery Shell
Graseby Dynamics - Chemical/Biological Warfare Agent Detection
Grenson Electronics - Military Power Supplies
Grinaker Electronics Group - Defence Radio Communications
Hall & Watts Defence Optics - Surveillance/Survey/Fire Control Computers
Harris Corporation - Military Communications Systems
H C Slingsby plc - Materials Handling and Access Equipment
ICM (Plastic Moulding) Ltd - Precision Technical Moulding
Instro Precision Limited - Electro Optical Sensor Systems
Integrated Photomatrix Ltd - Meteorological Ultrasonic Sensors
IRDAM SA - Meteorological Sensor Systems
Kerametal Company Limited - Armoured Vehicles and Artillery Systems
Lockheed Martin Solartron Systems - Military Training Systems
Mandator Teknik - Simulation and Training Systems
MultiGen, Inc. - Realtime 3D Simulation Software
NABCO, Inc. - Bomb Containment Vessels
Narvik Technology AS - Militarised Tracked Vehicle
NFT-Ericsson - Tactical Communication Systems
NICO-PYROTECHNIK - Pyrotechnics and Weapon Training
Noricum - Long-Range Gun-Howitzers
Partek Cargotec Limited - Military Load Handling Equipment
Prosolvia Clarus - Ground Based Simulation Systems
QED Design and Manufacture Ltd. - Military Packaging/Logistic Containers
Racal Radio Ltd. - Tactical and Strategic Communications Systems
Radio Research Instrument Co., Inc. - Radar Equipment & Repair
Radstone Technology - Modular Computer Subsystems
Raychem - Electrical Interconnection Systems
RENK - Transmission Systems for Military Vehicles
Reumech OMC - Armoured 4 x 4 Crew Carrier
Reumech OMC - Mine-Protected Armoured Personnel Carrier
Shorts Missile Systems - Close Air Defence Systems
Siemens Defence Electronics Group - Coms/Command/Control/Air Defence
Simrad Optronics ASA - Laser Rangefinders and Night Vision Devices
SNPE - Reactive Armour
Systems Consultants Services Ltd - Independent Defence Consultants
Textron Systems - Hornet Wide Area Munition
Textron Systems - Sensor Fuzed Weapon System
VAMMAS OY - Mortars, Howitzers and Ammunition
VarityPerkins - Advanced Technology Diesel Engines
Vertec Ltd - Defence Simulation and Training Systems
Wilkinson Sword Ltd. - Fighting/Survival Knives and Swords
Alliant Techsystems Inc. - High Performance Ammunition.
Alliant Techsystems, Inc.
International Operations (MN11-2146)
600 Second Street NE
Hopkins
MN 55343-8384
USA
Tel: +1 612 931 4558
Fax: +1 612 931 6077
E-mail: international_operations@atk.com
Tank Ammunition
As the largest U.S. manufacturer of 120mm ammunition, Alliant offers a complete line of effective, high-performance rounds to meet U.S. and international requirements. The ammunition interoperates with all 120mm smoothbore tank cannon systems. Common ammunition affords a decided advantage in logistics and maximises defence capabilities during combined operations.
Alliant has produced more than two million rounds. The 120mm ammunition group consists of kinetic energy (KE) rounds and high-explosive antitank (HEAT) rounds. The KE and HEAT rounds have a tactical and a target practice cartridge for service use. "Alliant has a full family of 120mm ammunition."
M829A1 Tactical Round - The M829A1 is a replacement for the M829 round. It uses a redesigned projectile and improved propulsion system to increase on-target performance. The M829A1 was combat proven during Desert Storm, where it received the nickname "The Silver Bullet." ...
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Alkantpan (Pty) Ltd - Weapons Test Ranges and Facilites
Kerametal Company Limited - Armoured Vehicles and Artillery Systems
FMC-NUROL - Armoured Combat Vehicles
Reumech OMC - Mine-Protected Armoured Personnel Carrier
Bofors AB Weapon Systems - Combat Vehicle Systems VAMMAS OY -
Mortars, Howitzers and Ammunition Noricum - Long-Range Gun-Howitzers
Countries dealing with this Armour Series.
Albania
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belgium
Belize
Bolivia
Bosnia
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Congo, Democratic Republic of
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Korea
Macedonia
Malaysia
Malta
Morocco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Taiwan
Tunisia
Turkey
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States Of America
Uruguay
Vietnam
UNITED KINGDOM
Kerametal Company Limited - Armoured Vehicles and Artillery Systems
British American Security Information Council
Carrara House, 20 Cumberland Place
London WC2N 6NN
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 171 925 0862
Fax: +44 171 925 0861
Centre for Defence Analysis
Building R200
Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6TD
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1252 392464
Fax: +44 1252 393181
Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment
Porton Down
Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 0JQ
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1980 613000
Fax: +44 1980 611777
Defence Council Army Board
Main Building, Whitehall
London SW1A 2HB
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 171 218 9000
Defence Evaluation and Research Agency
Farnborough
Hampshire GU14 6TD
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1252 393300
Fax: +44 (0)1252 393399
URL: http://www.dra.hmg.gb/dera.htm
Defence Export Services Organisation
Business Development Unit, Ministry of Defence
London, W1V 5FJ
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 171 632 4823
Fax: +44 171 632 4733
Defence Manufacturers Association
of Great Britain
Marlborough House, Headley Road
Grayshott, Hindhead, Surrey GU26 6LG
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1428 607788
Fax: +44 1428 604567
Defence Research Agency
St Andrews Road, Malvern
Worcestershire, WR14 3PS
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1684 894000
Fax: +44 1684 896113
Defence Test and Evaluation Organisation
Boscombe Down
Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 0JF
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1980 663262
Fax: +44 1980 663335
Federation of the Electronics Industry
Russell Square House, 10-12 Russell Square
London WC1B 5EC
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 171 331 2000
Fax: +44 171 331 2040
Ministry of Defence
Main Building, Whitehall
London SW14 2HB
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 171 218 9000
E-mail: webmaster@dgics.mod.uk
URL: http://www.mod.uk/
Ministry of Defence Intelligence, Simulation
and Information Systems Directorate
c/o Maj RP Giles, Cedar 1c, MoD Abbey Wood 145
PO Box 702, Bristol, BS12 7DU
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1179 133623
Fax: +44 1179 133902
E-mail: isis21b@pe.mod.uk
Simulation Interoperability Working Group
c/o Wg Cdr MAF Ryan, Far End
Chipstead Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2RG
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1732 453530
Fax: +44 1732 453530
E-mail: ryanm@logica.com
URL: http://siwg.dra.hmg.gb/
RAND Study on Depleted Uranium