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Northrop Grumman Opens Advanced Antenna Testing Facility

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Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

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Northrop Grumman [NOC] yesterday unveiled a state-of-the-art, $13.7 million facility in Linthicum, Md., with what it says are unmatched capabilities to test sophisticated antennas for military systems, including anticipated business opportunities in coming years involving large-scale, multifunction sensors. "Northrop Grumman is a recognized world leader in designing, developing and producing state-of-the-art military systems and sensors," said Ronald Sugar, Northrop Grumman's chairman and CEO, who took part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 30. "This new antenna facility will allow us to…

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