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Northrop Grumman Supported Minuteman III Flight Test

Wednesday, November 26th, 2014

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Northrop Grumman Supported Minuteman III Flight Test

The Air Force test launches a Minuteman III ICBM. Photo: Air Force.

Northrop Grumman [NOC] supported the flight testing of a U.S. Air Force Minuteman III ICBM on Sept. 23, the company said on Tuesday. The ICBM flight test was conducted as part of the Air Force Global Strike Command's Force Development Evaluation Program. This program demonstrates and supports assessment of the accuracy, availability, and reliability of the Minuteman III system. The Northrop Grumman-led ICBM prime team supports the Air Force in sustainment of the Minuteman system including development, production, deployment, and…

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