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Army Awards Northrop $128 Million To Continue Mission Command Training Center Support

By Matthew Beinart

Monday, July 9th, 2018

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Army Awards Northrop $128 Million To Continue Mission Command Training Center Support

The Army awarded Northrop Grumman [NOC] a $128 million contract to continue support its Mission Command Training Center (MCTC), officials said on Monday.Under the new Mission Training Complex Contractor Support program, Northrop Grumman will offer live and virtual simulation-driven exercises for unified land operations and updated operational environments.“We value the partnership we’ve built with the Army through MCTC over the years, and are excited to continue supporting them with innovative and transformative live, virtual and constructive solutions that help prepare…

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