U.S. Air Force Selects Northrop Grumman as Partner on Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Program
August 21 2017 - 5:58PM
FALLS CHURCH, Va. The U.S. Air Force has selected Northrop Grumman
Corporation (NYSE:NOC) as one of two companies to mature designs
for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program, the
nation’s next Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system.
The company was awarded a $328 million contract
to execute the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR)
phase of the GBSD program.
“We look forward to the opportunity to provide
the nation with a modern strategic deterrent system that is secure,
resilient and affordable,” said Wes Bush, chairman, chief executive
officer and president, Northrop Grumman. “As a trusted partner and
technical integrator for the Air Force’s ICBM systems for more than
60 years, we are proud to continue our work to protect and defend
our nation through its strategic deterrent capabilities.”
To learn more about Northrop Grumman’s GBSD program visit:
www.northropgrumman.com/gbsd.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing
innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems,
cyber, C4ISR, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers
worldwide. Please visit news.northropgrumman.com and follow us on
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