Name

U.S. Army Watervliet Arsenal (Official)

Legal name

U.S. Army Watervliet Arsenal

Website

https://wva.army.mil

Company type

Private

Founded year

1813

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Weapons Manufacturing

NAICS

Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing (336992)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Artillery, Mortar & Tank Munitions (IMABAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) (IMABAJAA)

Keywords

• Large caliber weapons manufacturing
• Artillery cannon production
• Mortar systems manufacturing
• Precision machining services
• Defense manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Watervliet

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

U.S. Army Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned and operated manufacturing facility that produces advanced, high-tech, high-powered large caliber weaponry for tank, howitzer, and mortar systems. It also provides full life-cycle support for mortars, tank guns, and artillery cannon, along with tank turret and crew cooling support for ABRAMS, Bradley, and LAV combat vehicles. The facility offers precision machining, hard-chroming, heat treating, and engineering/quality assurance services to U.S. military, allied foreign militaries, and select non-defense commercial clients.

Product overview

U.S. Army Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned and operated manufacturing facility that serves as the nation's oldest continuously active arsenal. The facility operates as a multi-tiered manufacturer specializing in large caliber weapons production for tank, howitzer, and mortar systems. The core product portfolio includes tank weapons and guns, 155mm howitzers, and mortar systems, along with combat vehicle support services for ABRAMS, Bradley, and LAV vehicles through CCDC Benét Laboratories. Manufacturing capabilities extend beyond military products to include precision machining, hard-chroming, heat treating, engineering, and quality assurance services. The arsenal also serves non-defense clients including the New York State Department of Transportation and Atlas Copco Inc.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tank Weapons and Guns Large caliber tank guns manufactured for U.S. and foreign militaries, producing advanced, high-tech, high-powered weaponry systems for main battle tanks.
• Howitzers Artillery cannon systems including 155mm howitzers, produced as precision military weapons for the U.S. Army and allied militaries.
• Mortar Systems Mortar systems produced at the arsenal, including new mortar systems designed to lighten the load for Soldiers. The arsenal is responsible for the full life-cycle of mortars.
• ABRAMS Tank Turret Support Tank turret support services for ABRAMS main battle tanks, including Crew Cooling systems for combat vehicles.
• Bradley Combat Vehicle Support Crew Cooling and related support for Bradley fighting vehicles.
• LAV Combat Vehicle Support Support services for LAV (Light Armored Vehicle) combat vehicles including Crew Cooling systems.
• Precision Machining Services Precision machining capabilities producing components from 155mm howitzers to small machine bolts, utilizing advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Hard-Chroming Services Hard-chroming process services that add luster and durability to weapons components including howitzers.
• Heat Treating Services Heat treatment services for weapons components to achieve required material properties and durability.
• Engineering and Quality Assurance Services Engineering and quality assurance services supporting weapons manufacturing and quality management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 210+ years of continuous operations supporting U.S. and foreign militaries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and major.

• Fort Drum Retirement Service OfficesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 30 April 2022Effective April 30, 2022, Fort Drum Retirement Service Office provides retirement services to Watervliet Arsenal area retired soldiers, surviving spouses and families. All services previously offered at the arsenal are now provided by Fort Drum, New York.
• CCDC Armaments Center Benet LaboratoriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site partner U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Armaments Center Benet Laboratories is a Department of the Army research, development, and engineering facility. It is the U.S. Army's design authority for large caliber armaments and safe life considerations, responsible for full life-cycle of mortars, tank guns, and artillery cannon for howitzers.
• City of WatervlietmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric community partner with over 207-year relationship. Arsenal and city histories are intertwined and strengthened through community events, programs and outreach. City website linked as official community partner.
• Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWatervliet Arsenal's 4-year apprenticeship program uses HVCC's 37,000 sqft premier manufacturing training facility on the East Coast. Apprentices attend night school at HVCC 2-3 times per week. Arsenal pays for all school costs including tuition, books, and tools.
• U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent command through TACOM. AMC Business Connections program links to Watervliet Arsenal contracting efforts. DOW SkillBridge program operates under AMC/DOD framework for transitioning service members.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• General Dynamics Land Systems: Public defense prime contractor and manufacturer of the ABRAMS main battle tank. Compares as the platform-level integrator that consumes Watervliet's tank guns and sustainment services, representing the downstream commercial counterpart to Watervliet's organic industrial base role.
• Rheinmetall: Germany-based defense prime contractor with extensive artillery, tank, and large caliber weapons manufacturing (PzH 2000 howitzer, Leopard 2 tank guns). Comparable as a defense industrial base manufacturer of howitzers and tank guns at scale.
• Hanwha Defense: South Korean defense manufacturer producing the K9 Thunder 155mm self-propelled howitzer and K2 main battle tank. Comparable as a major non-U.S. artillery and tank weapons manufacturer with growing global export footprint.
• Nexter (KNDS France): French defense manufacturer producing the CAESAR 155mm howitzer, Leclerc tank guns, and large caliber munitions. Comparable as a government-aligned industrial base manufacturer specializing in artillery and large caliber weapons.
• BAE Systems Land & Armaments: Major defense contractor producing combat vehicles, artillery, and large caliber ammunition including the Arqutus mortar system. Highly comparable as a commercial manufacturer of large caliber weapons and tank/armor systems serving the U.S. Army.

Direct peers

• Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division: U.S. Navy organic industrial base facility providing engineering, manufacturing, and sustainment for weapons and ordnance. Comparable as a government-owned production and life-cycle support facility for military hardware under a different service branch.
• Letterkenny Army Depot: U.S. Army organic industrial base depot in Pennsylvania providing manufacturing, overhaul, and sustainment for tactical missiles, artillery, and air defense systems. Directly comparable as an Army CITE facility under TACOM with similar workforce and mission structure.
• Anniston Army Depot: U.S. Army organic industrial base facility in Alabama performing maintenance, overhaul, and manufacturing for combat vehicles and weapons systems. Highly comparable as a government-owned CITE-designated manufacturing depot serving Tank-automotive and Armaments Command.
• Rock Island Arsenal: Another U.S. Army organic industrial base manufacturing arsenal in Illinois, producing weapon systems, military equipment, and industrial components. Operates under the same Army CITE framework and Joint Manufacturing & Technology Center concept, making it the closest functional peer.

Emerging players

• KMW + Nexter (KNDS): KNDS joint venture between KMW (German Leopard tank manufacturer) and Nexter (French) is emerging as a trans-European large caliber weapons prime. Comparable as a consolidating competitor in the same tank gun and artillery markets Watervliet serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Watervliet_Army
• Facebookfacebook.com/WatervlietArsenal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/us-army-watervliet-arsenal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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