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BLOOMFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 31, 2014-- (NYSE:KAMN) Kaman Corporation announced today that its Aerospace segment has been awarded a contract modification in the amount of $5.4 million for the procurement of Joint Programmable Fuzes (JPF). The award is a follow-on order raising the cumulative quantity under Option 11 of Kaman’s JPF contract with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to more than 15,000 fuzes. Delivery of fuzes under Option 11 is anticipated to occur in 2015 and 2016.
"We are pleased with this additional order from our customer, the U.S. Air Force for our largest single program. We believe the JPF's reliability, operational flexibility, and cost effectiveness make it superior to all other bomb fuzes. The order demonstrates the USAF's continued demand for the product and commitment to the program," stated Kaman Aerospace Group President, Greg Steiner.
Kaman has been the sole provider of the JPF to the USAF since 2002. In addition to the USAF, Kaman provides the JPF to twenty-six other nations. The JPF allows the settings of a weapon to be programmed on wing in flight and is the current bomb fuze of choice of the USAF. The JPF is used with a number of weapons including general purpose bombs, and guided bombs that use JDAM or Paveway kits, on U.S. aircraft such as F-15, F-16, F-22, A-10, B-1, B-2, B-52 and the MQ-9 UAV as well as on international aircraft such as Mirage 3 and Gripen. Kaman produces the JPF at facilities in Orlando, Florida and Middletown, Connecticut.
Risks Associated with Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes "forward looking statements" relating to the estimated value of the JPF contract discussed above. These statements are based on assumptions currently believed to be valid, but they involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ from those expressed in the forward looking statements. Important uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ from those expressed in the forward looking statements are identified in our reports filed with the SEC, including our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, and our Current Reports on Form 8-K. The forward looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this release, and Kaman does not undertake any obligation to update the forward looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
About Kaman Corporation
Kaman Corporation, founded in 1945 by aviation pioneer Charles H. Kaman, and headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut conducts business in the aerospace and industrial distribution markets. The company produces and/or markets widely used proprietary aircraft bearings and components; complex metallic and composite aerostructures for commercial, military and general aviation fixed and rotary wing aircraft; aerostructure engineering design analysis and FAA certification services; safe and arm solutions for missile and bomb systems for the U.S. and allied militaries; subcontract helicopter work; and support for the company's SH-2G Super Seasprite maritime helicopters and K-MAX medium-to-heavy lift helicopters. The company is a leading distributor of industrial parts, and operates more than 250 customer service centers and five distribution centers across North America. Kaman offers more than four million items including bearings, mechanical power transmission, electrical, material handling, motion control, fluid power, automation and MRO supplies to customers in virtually every industry. Additionally, Kaman provides engineering, design and support for automation, electrical, linear, hydraulic and pneumatic systems as well as belting and rubber fabrication, customized mechanical services, hose assemblies, repair, fluid analysis and motor management.
| Product Model | Inside Diameter | Outside Diameter | Thickness |
| 7934CDT NTN | 170 | 230 | 56 |
| 7834CDT NTN | 170 | 215 | 44 |