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Northrop Grumman Gets $595 Million For Continued Work On CVN-78

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Monday, January 14th, 2008

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The Navy Friday awarded Northrop Grumman [NOC] Newport News, Newport News a $595.9 million modification to previously awarded contract for the continuation of CVN-78 class design effort; long-lead time material procurement; and non-nuclear advance construction for the USS Gerald R. Ford lead ship of the class, according to the service. The contract includes system development, engineering services, and feasibility studies for the Future Aircraft Carrier Program, the Navy said. Northrop Grumman Newport News will provide all services and material in…

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