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MDA Chooses Northrop Grumman For Hypersonic Defender Over RTX

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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