BETHPAGE, N.Y., July 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the
decision earlier this year to proceed with full-rate production,
the Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) a
$113.7 million advance acquisition
contract for long lead materials and related support for five
full-rate production Lot 2 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft.
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"This contract award, along with OSD's full rate production
decision, is a testament to the commitment and dedication of the
entire E-2D team to deliver on its promise of a mature, capable and
effective E-2D Advanced Hawkeye," said Bart
LaGrone, vice president, E-2/C-2 programs, Northrop Grumman
Aerospace Systems. "In today's challenging defense budget
environment, it is imperative that we remain focused on providing
the U.S. Navy with a more affordable airborne early warning,
command and control solution."
With the Navy's E-2D program of record at 75 aircraft, this
contract award is another step forward in bringing the total
current procurement of E-2D aircraft, including low-rate initial
production and full-rate production aircraft, to 30.
Last month, Northrop Grumman delivered the 10th E-2D Advanced
Hawkeye to the U.S. Navy, having delivered the first nine aircraft
on or ahead of schedule. There are currently an additional 10
aircraft in various stages of manufacturing and predelivery flight
testing at the company's Aircraft Integration Center of Excellence
in St. Augustine, Fla. Initial
operational capability with the U.S. Navy remains on track for
2015.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing
innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems,
cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and
commercial customers worldwide. Please visit
www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
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