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USAF awarded Northrop Grumman contract for Minuteman III ICBM Ground Subsystems Support.
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| USAF awarded Northrop Grumman contract for Minuteman III ICBM Ground Subsystems Support | |||
Northrop
Grumman Technical Services has been awarded a $963,500,000 contract by
the US Air Force for intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) ground
subsystems support. Contractor support includes sustainment engineering,
technical assistance and program management services for ground subsystems
to include sustainment, assessment, system modification and technical
support. |
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USAF's Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile being test-fired
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"Northrop
Grumman continues a 50-plus year partnership with the U.S. Air Force on
ICBMs," said Steve Hogan, sector vice president and general
manager, Integrated Logistics and Modernization division, Northrop Grumman
Technical Services. "Our more than 17-year experience as the
ICBM prime integration contractor uniquely qualifies us to perform the
required operational and sustainment activities that ensure the security,
surety and reliability of our nation's ICBM weapon system."
Under this five-year contract, Northrop Grumman will provide program management support, engineering services and emergency response to the U.S. Air Force. This effort encompasses weapon system analyses, system and subsystems assessment, and technical advisement and assistance to the ICBM Systems Directorate on ground systems-related programs, risk management and mitigation. "With our experienced leadership and revitalized
workforce, Northrop Grumman will provide the U.S. Air Force with a highly-capable
engineering and management support team in an affordable program structure,"
said John Parker, director, Weapon Systems Sustainment and Modernization,
Northrop Grumman Technical Services. "Our team will assist
in continually assessing and sustaining the ICBM ground subsystems segment
using our proven, innovative approaches to ensure mission success." |
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