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Northrop Grumman Delivers First MP-RTIP For Global Hawk

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Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

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Northrop Grumman [NOC] recently said it delivered the first production Multi-Platform Radar Technology Insertion Program (MP-RTIP) sensor to Edwards AFB, Calif., for integration on the first Air Force Block 40 Global Hawk. "The MP-RTIP equipped Global Hawk is an unprecedented combination because it provides greater situational awareness for the warfighter," George Guerra, vice president High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) programs, said in a statement. "We are currently on track leading up to first flight and look forward to meeting all…

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