
Northrop Grumman [NOC] on Wednesday said it won a development contract for its 57mm guided high explosive ammunition, set to be used on the future Constellation-class frigate. The contract was awarded in May at the value of $34 million. The company’s guided ammunition is designated to be used with the BAE Systems’ Mk110 57mm Naval Gun Mount, which is currently used on Littoral Combat Ships and Coast Guard cutters but is also planned to be used on the new frigates.…