The Army is awarding contracts for design and demonstration of a prototype kinetic-kill missile interceptor that would take down enemy rockets, artillery and mortars. Northrop Grumman [NOC] received one of the contracts, worth $6 million in the first phase and up to $40 million if all options are utilized, the company said last week. This new system would be developed as rogue nations and terrorists are gaining rockets and missiles in increasing numbers, a rising threat to U.S. forces. The…
Army Contract Seeks New Kinetic Missile Interceptor To Kill Rockets, Artillery
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