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United Defense Industries, Inc.,
1525 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 700, Arlington, VA 22209, Phone: 703-312-6100,
Fax: 703-312-6148
Need to storm the beach? United
Defense Industries has been manufacturing amphibious landing craft and
tanks since WWII. The company makes combat vehicles (the Bradley armored
infantry vehicle), fire support equipment (self-propelled howitzers),
combat support vehicles, weapons delivery systems (missile launchers,
artillery systems), and amphibious assault vehicles for the US military
(about 70% of sales) and its allies. United Defense Industries -- which
was bought by The Carlyle Group in 1997 before going public in December
2001 -- has a board of directors that includes former Secretary of Defense
Frank Carlucci and John M. Shalikashvili, former Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff.
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