Northrop Grumman Partnering With Indian Defence Companies on Manufacture of F-16 Radar Components
BALTIMORE, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has selected Bangalore-based
Bharat Electronics Limited and Dynamatic Technologies Limited to manufacture
components of the F-16 APG-68(V)9 fire control radar as part of a broader
initiative to engage Indian industry as strategic business partners.
"Following an extensive evaluation of the Indian defence electronic
manufacturing base, we feel that these two companies are best positioned to
offer the depth of capability required to meet our customers' demanding cost,
schedule, and quality standards," said Katie Gray, vice president of Northrop
Grumman's Global Sensor Solutions business unit.
As part of a comprehensive co-production programme, Northrop Grumman
engineers will work side-by-side with engineering teams from Bharat
Electronics Limited and Dynamatic Technologies Limited to provide training
and support to ensure a smooth transition to production. The engineering
teams will collaborate on all aspects of the manufacturing process, beginning
with a formal Production Readiness Review (PRR), and concluding with First
Article Inspection (FAI) and First Article Test (FAT) milestones. Initial
radar component deliveries are expected in the second quarter of 2009.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose
120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in
aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical
services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
SOURCE: Northrop Grumman Corporation
CONTACT: Paul Cabellon, +1-410-765-7192, paul.cabellon@ngc.com, or Ken
Beedle, +44-207-747-1910, cell, +44-7787-174092,
Ken.beedle@euro.ngc.com, both of Northrop Grumman Corporation
(NOC)
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