NG fires back at GAO report - defends Global Hawk's record, performance
Published: Mon Apr 3rd, 2006Source: www.dailynews.com
PALMDALE - In response to a critical government report, Northrop Grumman says its Palmdale-built Global Hawk robot spyplane is providing combat commanders and troops with critical intelligence in wartime. In its formal response to a Government Accountability Office report critical of the Pentagon's stepped-up development approach for the computer-controlled reconnaissance aircraft, Northrop Grumman stressed the aircraft's performance over Iraq and Afghanistan.
"Global Hawk's outstanding performance over its more than four-year tour of duty is testament to its capability, reliability and value," the company statement said. "Northrop Grumman and its industry team are committed to working closely with the Air Force to ensure the Global Hawk program stays on cost and schedule while continuing to provide capability to meet our nation's combat and peacetime requirements and helping to protect our men and women in uniform."
» Read the full article...
TAGS:
Recent News Articles
Friday, November 20, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
