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Northrop Grumman Executive Argues For More Open Architecture-Style Procurements

Pat Host

Tuesday, October 28th, 2014

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Northrop Grumman Executive Argues For More Open Architecture-Style Procurements

UH-60L Digital Cockpit Photo: U.S. Army

A Northrop Grumman [NOC] executive said Tuesday more open architecture designs in acquisition systems could lead to increased savings for the Defense Department in addition to better technological advancement. “If you can maintain the airplanes and then upgrade the avionics, there is such a substantial cost savings, rather than buying a new airplane,” Palombo told reporters during a briefing at the National Press Club in downtown Washington. “You can do this and create a highly digital and integrated suite of…

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