Northrop Grumman Systems wins $4.8B U.S. Army anti-missile contract
Northrop Grumman Systems was awarded a $4.8 billion U.S. Army contract to produce Common Infrared Countermeasure, a system designed to protect military aircraft from heat-seeking missiles.
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Northrop Grumman Systems Gets $4.8 Billion U.S. Army Contract for Anti-Missile System
8 billion contract to produce Common Infrared Countermeasure, a system used to protect military aircraft from heat-seeking missiles. The system uses a laser fired at an incoming missile to affect guidance systems. A single bid was submitted for the work.