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Costa Mesa's Ceradyne cinches $8 million body armor order
Shipment will be delivered to U.S. Army grounds in Maryland.
By Kristen SchottPublished: April 14, 2009 09:39 AM
Costa Mesa-based Ceradyne Inc. recently received an $8.1 million order for its Small Arms Protective Inserts lightweight ceramic body armor from the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command. The agency is located at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland.
Small Arms Protective Inserts, or SAPI, are ceramic plates that can help shield military personnel from harm. The order is a Foreign Military Sales requirement, which is a government-to-government process for selling U.S. defense equipment, services and training. The program helps develop and enhance national security and foreign policy objectives.
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Small Arms Protective Inserts, or SAPI, are ceramic plates that can help shield military personnel from harm. The order is a Foreign Military Sales requirement, which is a government-to-government process for selling U.S. defense equipment, services and training. The program helps develop and enhance national security and foreign policy objectives. NEXT PAGE >> Related headlines Mission Viejo's Chief of Police Lt. Steve Bernardi plans to retire "OC METRO Minute," April 13: MCA Computer Corp. inks deal with U.S. Navy "OC METRO Minute," April 9: O.C.'s manufacturing sector contracts |
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