Minuteman ICBM Commemorates 50 Years of Nuclear Deterrence
09 Janvier 2013 - 2:00PM
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) recently joined the
Association of Air Force Missileers to commemorate 50 years of
nuclear deterrence for the U.S. Air Force's Minuteman
intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) weapons system.
Northrop Grumman has supported the Minuteman ICBM mission
through development, production, deployment, modernization and
system sustainment, ensuring the weapon system's safety, security
and effectiveness since its inception. Presently, the Northrop
Grumman-led ICBM prime team includes Boeing, Lockheed Martin, ATK
and more than 20 other subcontractors.
"We salute the Air Force and the Association of Air Force
Missileers on this historic milestone for their storied heritage
and lasting legacy of ensuring peace through strength," said Chris
Jones, president, Northrop Grumman Technical Services. "The nation
and the world are safer places today because of the dedication of
the men and women who support the ICBM program."
The Association of Air Force Missileers recently hosted an event
at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., to mark the first Minuteman
missile to achieve strategic alert in response to the 1962 Cuban
Missile Crisis. Northrop Grumman employees attended and connected
with former Air Force colleagues to discuss maintenance, security
and operations procedures. Many employees working on the company's
ICBM sustainment program are former Air Force service members.
"Our nation's Minuteman force is not the same weapons system
deployed five decades ago," said Tony Spehar, vice president and
program manager, ICBM Systems, Northrop Grumman. "This system is
continually modernized using innovative and affordable approaches
that ensure mission success. More than ever, our nation's ICBM
force stands fully mission capable 24/7 to deter and dissuade
potential conflict involving weapons of mass destruction."
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing
innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems,
cybersecurity, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government
and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit
www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
CONTACT: Michelle Bohlen
443-558-5067
michelle.bohlen@ngc.com
Leah Smith
703-713-4616
leah.smith@ngc.com
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