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U.K. Recognizes Northrop Grumman AWACS Support Role In Libya Operation

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Friday, December 23rd, 2011

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Northrop Grumman [NOC] said recently it has been recognized by the U.K. Ministry of Defence (MoD) for its role, through the Sentry Whole Life Support Program at Royal Air Force (RAF) Waddington, in supporting military operations in Libya and the implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolutions to protect civilians. Northrop Grumman has been delivering the Whole Life Support Program (WLSP) for the Sentry E-3D Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) fleet based at RAF Waddington since 2005 and is currently…

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