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Navy Awards Northrop Grumman $58 Million Contract For First Full Rate Production Of Counter-IED System

Navy Awards Northrop Grumman $58 Million Contract For First Full Rate Production Of Counter-IED System
The JCREW system being tested in the dismounted configuration. Photo: U.S. Navy, Oct. 2014.

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) on Monday awarded Northrop Grumman [NOC] $58 million for the first full-rate production contract for the Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIEDs) Electronic Warfare (JCREW) system.This firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-only production contract covers Increment One Build One (I1B1) Systems full-rate production in support of the Expeditionary Warfare Program Office.JCREW is a jammer meant to defend against radio-controlled IEDs to protect foot soldiers, vehicles, and permanent structures, referred to in three versions: dismounted systems; mounted…

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