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NGC to Supply Next-Gen Missile Warning Satellites to US Space Force
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a not-to-exceed $2.37 billion undefinitized contract modification for Phase 1 of the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) Polar program from the United States Space Force
Airbus A400M Completes Paratrooper Simultaneous Dispatch Certification
The Airbus A400M new generation airlifter has successfully achieved certification of the simultaneous paratrooper dispatch capability and completed the full industrial development of the type’s paratrooping deployment capacity, with a maximum
BAE Systems Conducts First Ground-Launched Test of APKWS Rockets
BAE Systems successfully completed test shots of its APKWS® laser-guided rockets from a tactical configuration ground-based weapon system for the first time. The proof-of-concept testing demonstrated the flexibility of APKWS rockets to deliver
Prince Sultan bin Salman Congratulates NASA, SpaceX on Launching Falcon 9 Flight
Prince Sultan bin Salman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Space Commission, has congratulated the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (Space X) on the success of
Naval Group’s Activities Gradually Reaching Pre-Crisis Level
Since the beginning of COVID-19, Naval Group has adapted its work organization to ensure the safety of all employees while remaining at the service of its customers’ needs. A health reference system has been drawn up and is regularly updated to
Northrop Grumman Builds Very Lightweight Torpedo for US Navy
Northrop Grumman has successfully manufactured and tested the first industry-built Very Lightweight Torpedo (VLWT) for the U.S. Navy. The prototype torpedo is based on the Pennsylvania State University Applied Research Laboratory’s (PSU-ARL) design
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