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December 27, 2012

Northrop Grumman Supports USAF Minuteman Missile Test Launch
Herndon, VA (SPX) Dec 27, 2012
Northrop Grumman recently supported the successful flight testing of the U.S. Air Force's Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) weapon system last month. The tests demonstrate and support assessment of the accuracy, availability and reliability of the weapon system. This launch also marked the first test of a refurbished MK21 arming and fuzing assembly. The operational test was designated "Glory Trip 206GM" and proceeded as planned with the missile traveling approximately 4 ... read more

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