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Air Force

Northrop Grumman Begins Full-Rate Production Of Litening SE Pods

Thursday, November 15th, 2012

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The Air Force awarded Northrop Grumman [NOC] a $71.5 million order to commence full-rate production (FRP) of its Litening SE advanced targeting pods and spares for the Advanced Targeting Pod-Sensor Enhancement (ATP-SE) program, according to a company statement. Jim Mocarski, vice president of Northrop Grumman’s electro-optical/infrared business unit, yesterday said FRP deliveries are ongoing and will continue through second quarter 2014. Mocarski said Litening SE pods will be installed on A-10C, F-16 Block 30, F-16 Block 40/50, F-15 and B-52…

Congress

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Unmanned Systems

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Congress

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Congress

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