Metal Injection Molded (MIM) Cartridges the ‘Drop In’ solution for exsiting weapons and manufactuting lines that can achieve:
High Pressure - High Velocity - Extended Engagment Distances
Lightweight - Increased Payload - Longer Missions
The world is changing, and so will your ammunition. These MIM cartridge cases are changing everything.
August 2025 Facilities Update:
1) UDC’s new Marshall, TX facility is ramping up on the Battlefield Effects Simulators for PM-CCS
2) Tampa, FL headquarters continues to be a Reliable partner on Non-Standard Ammunition contracts
3) Warrensburg, MO, houses the M81 Igniter Program, and Pyrotechnics lines continue to Innovate
4) Kingsville, MO, small and medium caliber ammunition lines continue to provide Lethality
5) Grain Valley, MO’s office and warehouse continue to support the other Missouri facilities.
8/5/25
Ultra Defense Corp staff will be in attendance at Future Force Capabilities.
Please get in touch with us if you would like to set up a meeting.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UDC and CTC Showcase Next-Generation Cartridge Technology in Exclusive Live-Fire Demonstration for U.S. Army
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD – July 30, 2025
UDC USA, Inc. (UDC) and Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) today announced the successful live-fire demonstration of their revolutionary Metal Injection Molded (MIM) high-pressure cartridge cases. At a Small Caliber High-Pressure Cartridge Case Industry Day hosted by the U.S. Army, the UDC-CTC team was the sole participant to provide and test hardware, showcasing the technology’s readiness and superior performance.
The event, attended by representatives from PM MAS, SOCOM, and other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, challenged industry to present ammunition capable of operating at pressures 40% to 100% above standard NATO specifications. This leap in performance, enabled by CTC’s patented, single-piece MIM case technology, translates directly to increased velocity and lethality for the warfighter, all while reducing the weight of ammunition.
“Being the only team to step onto the range and demonstrate a viable, high-pressure solution speaks volumes about the maturity of our technology and the strength of our partnership with CTC,” said Matthew Herring, CEO of UDC. “We are offering a tangible, proven advancement that meets the Army’s modernization goals.”
Key Technology Advantages:
Unprecedented Performance: The MIM cases were successfully tested at significantly elevated pressures in multiple calibers, including 7.62mm and 6.5 Creedmoor. This high-pressure capability unlocks gains in muzzle velocity of up to 10% and delivers exceptional accuracy.
Reduced Soldier Load: The advanced stainless alloy construction is up to 30% lighter than traditional brass, reducing the physical burden on the warfighter and easing the logistical footprint.
Manufacturing and Cost Efficiency: The single-piece design resists corrosion and is compatible with existing ammunition loading infrastructure. As copper and brass prices rise, this alloy-based solution offers a cost-effective and reloadable alternative with the added benefit of easy magnetic recovery on the range.
This technology is the result of over 15 years of CTC’s research and development in support of the U.S. Army. The recent exclusive licensing agreement with UDC combines CTC’s deep engineering expertise with UDC’s focused mission to transition advanced ammunition technologies to the defense and commercial markets.
“These patents and today’s successful demonstration underscore CTC’s ongoing commitment to transforming ammunition manufacturing for national defense,” said Edward J. Sheehan, Jr., President & CEO of CTC. “We are excited to work with UDC to get this enhanced capability into the hands of the warfighter.”
The UDC-CTC partnership is poised to adapt this scalable technology for a wide range of DoD programs and additional calibers for both defense and commercial applications.
About UDC USA, Inc.
UDC USA, Inc. is a defense-focused ammunition technology firm dedicated to advancing lightweight, high-performance cartridge innovations. As the worldwide exclusive licensee of CTC's MIM case technology, UDC supports Department of Defense initiatives to enhance soldier mobility and mission readiness.
About Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC)
Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) is an independent, nonprofit, applied scientific research and development professional services organization. For over 15 years, CTC has provided the U.S. Army with industry-leading engineering solutions for small caliber ammunition, from design and prototyping to technology transition.
Lightweight Small Caliber Ammunition
Our Lightweight Small Caliber Ammunition (LSCA) checks all the boxes -
Realiable - Single Piece Construction
Innovative - Alloy capable of Higher Pressures and Velocities
Lethal - Enabling the Warfighter to have superior combat effectiveness
March 18, 2025
Ultra Defense Corp has multiple prime and task order contracts with the United States Government (USG). Please see our Awards page for this information.
2/15/25 - Please contact Ultra Defense Corp if you have a program or requirements that might be eligible for funding under some of our Open Task Order Contracts. See link below for this page.
2/13/2025
Ultra Defense Corp will attend the NDIA Munitions Executive Summit on March 18-19, 2025. Please reach out to arrange a meeting.
January 29, 2025
Ultra Defense Corp continues to provide our customers with Innovation, Reliability, and Lethality.
🚀 Cutting-edge Innovation in Small Caliber Ammunition!
Check out the full video from our SHOT Show (below) featuring the 7.62x51mm Lightweight High-Performance Small Caliber Ammunition (LSCA). This game-changing round is:
✅ Lighter – Single-piece construction for weight reduction and reliability
✅ More Powerful – Higher pressure capability for enhanced performance
✅ Faster – Increased velocity for superior lethality and accuracy
As the demand for higher velocity, greater accuracy, and extended engagement distances grows, we’re ready to deliver the ammunition of the future.
Watch the video now and see why LSCA is redefining performance! 🎯🔥
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Lightweight Small Caliber Ammunition (LSCA)
Ready to Engage.
1/12/25
Ultra Defense Corp at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas on January 21-24, 2025. We are located in booth 60511.
Ultra Defense Corp continues to provide INNOVATION. Please stop by to visit and see our latest offerings in INNOVATIVE RELIABLE LETHAL products. See more here - https://www.linkedin.com/company/udc-usa/
Please visit Ultra Defense Corp at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas on January 21-24, 2025. We are located in booth 60511.
Ultra Defense is again exhibiting in the Law Enforcement section of the convention on the first floor, near the New Product Center. Please stop by to visit and see our latest offerings in INNOVATIVE RELIABLE LETHAL products. See more here - https://www.linkedin.com/company/udc-usa/
UDC News - Testing Range
UDC’s 200-meter testing range is now fully operational! Learn more by reading the full article!
Ultra Defense Corp (UDC USA) has some exciting news to kick off 2023. Our Kingsville, Missouri facility now has our 200-meter range fully operational.
The on-site range capabilities include Electronic Pressure Velocity and Action Time (EVPAT), Infrared Ballistic Screens and Radar to capture ammunition velocities, acoustic targets for accuracy, Piezo pressure measuring equipment, and an old-school copper crusher for weapon systems that have not yet transitioned to Piezo. We are very proud of the armor-testing capabilities at this range and are employing those capabilities for customers now. We have a complete quality laboratory on site that includes automated vision systems, waterproof/submersion testing, extreme temperature capabilities and bullet pull to 2,500 lb. The range is capable of small and magnum calibers as well as caliber cannon like 20x102mm currently in production, plus grenade calibers 40x46mm and 40x53mm.
The on-site test firing range and the tools associated with it enable an expeditious product development process. CEO Matthew Herring stated ‘Aside from daily confirmation that we are hitting US MIL SPEC requirements, this on-site testing capability dramatically increases the rate at which we can bring new and more lethal capabilities to bare for the US Government and our allies in the fight against unjust aggression worldwide.’