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Alliant Techsystems, Inc. supplies aerospace and defense products to the U.S. government agencies, and its prime contractors and subcontractors. The company also supplies ammunition and related accessories to law enforcement agencies and commercial customers. Its ATK Armament Systems segment offers military ammunition and gun systems, such as small-caliber training and tactical ammunition rounds; medium-caliber ammunition, including fighting and light armored vehicles, helicopters, A-10 close-combat support aircraft, and AC-130 gunship aircraft; and chain guns for medium-caliber gun systems...
By  Marian Filo   (-24.55%  risk: aggressive)  07/13/08 21 comments


Alliant Techsystems: A Defensive Defense Play Graphic_rating_buy ATK
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<>The aerospace and defense sector has held up fairly well over the past year, with a small percentage gain in the face of a declining overall market. <!----> Some of the strength may be attributed to the continued wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. However, with much talk of troop withdrawal and the ongoing fight in Congress regarding funding, some companies have been hit hard in the past year; e.g. Ceradyne (CRDN)- which makes the ceramic SAPI plates used in individual body armor, and Force Protection (FRPT)- which makes armored vehicles, like the USMC’s new mine resistant ambush protected Coug<>...
By  Chris Santiago   (-34.17%  risk: aggressive)  05/12/08 1 comment


Look for Alliant Techsystems to lift-off like its engines Graphic_rating_buy ATK
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With the U.S. economic landscape remaining uncertain, it's prudent to add a defensive stock or two to your portfolio, and with the aforementioned in mind Alliant Techsystems is worth an evaluation.

Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) is an ammunition supplier and rocket engine / motor manufacturer with substantial United States Government contracts.

Analysts like Alliant's strong fundamentals, solid U.S. Department of Defense orders for ammunition, equally impressive launch systems work from NASA, and sporting ammunition business.

Analysts also believe ATK is well-positi...
By  Joseph Lazzaro   (+4.14%  risk: moderate)  03/28/08 Comment


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