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Navy/USMC

Northrop Grumman Receives New Production Order For Marines’ Next-Gen Handheld Targeting System

By Matthew Beinart

Monday, February 27th, 2023

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Northrop Grumman Receives New Production Order For Marines’ Next-Gen Handheld Targeting System

Next Generation Handheld Targeting System (NGHTS). Photo: Northrop Grumman.

After securing the contract to produce the Marine Corps’ Next Generation Handheld Targeting System (NGHTS) last February, Northrop Grumman [NOC] has received a new $16.7 million order covering delivery of 51 more systems. Northrop Grumman announced the deal last week after it was officially awarded on Dec. 6, with Marine Corps Systems Command confirming the details of the latest NGHTS order to Defense Daily. “NGHTS’ advanced technology will significantly enhance warfighters’ ability to safely complete their missions,” Bob Gough, Northrop…

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