HERNDON, Va., Aug. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Air
Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) a
position on the Training Systems Acquisition III (TSA III)
indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to support
warfighter training systems at global U.S. Air Force operating
locations.
Twelve companies have been awarded positions on TSA III, which
has a ceiling value of approximately $20.9
billion over 10 years, if all options are
exercised. The sustainment and modernization of all U.S. Air
Force pilot and aircrew training systems will be executed through
this contract.
"For more than 70 years, Northrop Grumman has provided our
customers innovative training solutions," said Greg Schmidt, vice president and general
manager, mission solutions and readiness division, Northrop Grumman
Technical Services. "We look forward to providing the U.S. Air
Force these state-of-the-art warfighter training capabilities that
are critical to ensuring mission success."
TSA III addresses the U.S. Air Force's need for the
performance-based acquisition of training systems. Northrop
Grumman's specialized training services and products provide air
and ground forces with a full spectrum of cost-effective,
integrated mission solutions.
Northrop Grumman has been providing training and training
services for decades. As training evolves from live flight to a mix
of live, virtual and constructive simulations, the requirement for
increasing fidelity in simulations is critical to the warfighter.
Northrop Grumman Technical Services has provided worldwide training
and training solutions to hundreds of thousands of military,
government and international students, with services in more than
15 countries.
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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