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MDA Chooses Northrop Grumman For Hypersonic Defender Over RTX

Wednesday, September 25th, 2024

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MDA Chooses Northrop Grumman For Hypersonic Defender Over RTX

Artist concept of Northrop Grumman’s Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) concept for the Missile Defense Agency (Image: Northrop Grumman)

The Missile Defense Agency on Wednesday selected Northrop Grumman [NOC] over RTX [RTX] to continue developing the counter-hypersonic missile defense program, the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI). MDA said this means Northrop Grumman will continue its work under the existing Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), which will lead to a follow-on development and production contract. “Today's decision represents a turning point for hypersonic glide phase defense. I'm very proud of the entire team including our industry partners, for all the hard work…

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