US Army Awards $4.8B for Helicopter Missile Defense
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The US Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a $4.8 billion contract to replace its decades-old flare-based defense system with a laser-based system to jam heat-seeking missiles. The new system will be used for helicopter missile defense. The contract is for full-rate production of the new system.
Why it matters
The new laser-based system will provide improved protection for helicopters against heat-seeking missiles, enhancing their survivability in combat zones. This contract highlights the Army's efforts to modernize its defense capabilities.
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