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October 11, 2019 | International, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security

Making the Army Stronger: NGC Showcases Multi-Mission Solutions at AUSA

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will showcase a full range of solutions for U.S. Army missions at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition, Oct. 14-16, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

The Northrop Grumman exhibit (booth #6328) will feature advanced, end-to-end capabilities in avionics, integrated air and missile defense, cyber security, training, multifunction mission systems, precision weapons and ammunition.

“As a trusted, longtime supplier of equipment and services to the U.S. Army, Northrop Grumman is committed to delivering transformational capabilities in support of the service's modernization plans,” said Bo Dyess, vice president, Army programs, Northrop Grumman. “We're making the Army stronger with our extensive expertise and understanding of the multi-domain battle. Our solutions affordably and rapidly provide our customers with the decisive advantage needed for mission success.”

The company supports a number of critical programs for the U.S. Army, including the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS); Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) and Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM).

Northrop Grumman will also highlight a mixed reality training simulation, the company's Bushmaster® family of Chain Guns® to include the XM913 50mm Chain Gun for the Army's Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV), advanced medium and large caliber ammunition types and precision guidance capabilities for artillery system, and digital helicopter cockpit and integrated avionics solutions derived from the UH-60V Black Hawk program.

http://www.asdnews.com/news/defense/2019/10/10/making-army-stronger-ngc-showcases-multimission-solutions-at-ausa

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