U.S. Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard KC-135s to get anti-missile system

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $31.7 million contract to deliver three anti-missile system pods for the U.S. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command’s KC-135 aircraft.

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The third-generation pod is based on the Northrop Grumman Guardian system, which is derived from the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Block 30.

Source: U.S. Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard KC-135s to get anti-missile system