MELBOURNE, Fla., May 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Northrop Grumman
Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced today it is making additional new
investments in its Melbourne-based
Manned Aircraft Design Center of Excellence.
Initial plans call for a new 220,000 square foot building and
the addition of 300 employees, with the potential for additional
jobs and capacity in the future. These investments are part of the
company's ongoing effort to improve its strategic alignment with
its customers' need for increasingly innovative and affordable
products, services and solutions.
"We're extremely appreciative of the support we've received from
the state of Florida and the local
community in our continuing effort to drive our affordability and
competitive position," said Tom
Vice, Northrop Grumman corporate vice president and
president, Aerospace Systems. "This expansion further cements our
strong partnership with Florida,
and will greatly benefit our employees, customers and
shareholders."
The facility's continued growth, enabled by Florida's positive business climate, will
enhance competitiveness across Northrop Grumman's operations and
support the company's focus on creating innovative and affordable
products for its customers.
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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