Day & Zimmermann Lone Star in Texarkana has been awarded a $30.9 million U.S. Army contract to produce M82A1 percussion primers, a key component in military munitions.
Day & Zimmermann Lone Star in Texarkana has been awarded a $30.9 million U.S. Army contract to produce M82A1 percussion primers, a key component in military munitions. The deal was awarded through a competitive bidding process, with work expected to be completed by April 2028.
Company officials say the contract reflects their long-standing commitment to providing safe, reliable, and high-quality products for America’s armed forces. For nearly 75 years, the Lone Star Plant has produced critical ordnance items like hand grenades, fuses, and signal cartridges, playing a major role in the nation’s defense supply chain.
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