Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD)

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Overview: The document outlines Northrop Grumman's capabilities and contributions to the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system, emphasizing its role in providing affordable and assured warfighting capabilities.

Missile Systems Engineering and Integration: Northrop Grumman boasts over 50 years of experience in ICBM and missile weapon systems, offering unmatched engineering and integration expertise in the industry.

Missile Systems Operations and Sustainment: As a primary developer and systems integrator, Northrop Grumman is equipped to support further development, operations, and sustainment of the GMD system.

Ground and Flight Testing: The company has a proven track record in conducting successful weapon system tests, with established processes for component, sub-system, and system-level testing, ensuring mission success on time and within budget.

BMDS Integration: Northrop Grumman is a trusted partner in the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), playing a key role in GMD integration through various programs and centers.

Operational Availability: The company provides mission-critical systems and employs methods for aging surveillance and assessment to extend the life and reliability of weapon system components, ensuring GMD readiness 24/7.

Contact Information: For further details, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems can be contacted at their Huntsville, AL office.

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Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Affordable and Assured Warfighting Capability

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©2010 Northrop Grumman Corp. • All Rights Reserved • Printed in USA • Aerospace Systems Marketing Communications • 10-0282 • 400 • SL • 03/10 Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Affordable and Assured Warfighting Capability Poised and Prepared: Providing Continued GMD Development, Test, Operations and Sustainment n Missile Systems Engineering and Integration With more than 50 years of ICBM and missile weapon system experience, Northrop Grumman’s engineering and integration domain expertise is unmatched in the industry. n Missile Systems Operations and Sustainment As a primary developer and systems...

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Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD)

Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD)

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