United Defense Industries, Inc. | Introduction
Introduction
1525 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 700
Arlington, Virginia 22209-2444
U.S.A.
Telephone: (703) 312-6100
Fax: (703) 312-6148
Web site: http://www.uniteddefense.com
Public Company
Incorporated: 1994 as United Defense L.P.
Employees: 7,900
Sales: $2.05 billion (2003)
Stock Exchanges: New York
Ticker Symbol: UDI
NAIC: 336992 Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing; 332995 Other Ordinance and Accessories Manufacturing; 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing; 336414 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
United Defense Industries, Inc., designs, develops, and produces combat vehicles, artillery, naval guns, missile launchers, and precision munitions used by the U.S. Department and worldwide allies. United Defense is the sole-source prime contractor and systems integrator for many of its key U.S. Department of Defense Programs. The company's 5,300 employees conduct research and development efforts in key technologies, develop combat system operating software, and create efficient manufacturing processes. United Defense went public on the New York Stock Exchange in December 2001. The following year, the company acquired United States Marine Repair, the country's largest ship repair, modernization, and conversion service. With the additional acquisition of Bofors Weapon Systems, United Defense provides the U.S. armed services with a complete and diverse range of equipment.