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Army Demonstrates Successful Target Engagement Exercise With Northop Grumman’s IBCS

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, September 12th, 2018

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Army Demonstrates Successful Target Engagement Exercise With Northop Grumman’s IBCS

A visualization of Northrop Grumman's Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS)

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