Northrop Grumman-led team selected by US Missile Defense Agency for Next Generation Interceptor program

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program. The contract is for the rapid development and flight test of an interceptor designed to defend the nation against the most complex long-range threats.

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