Northrop Gets Security Contract for SWA:

Dec. 19, 2005

Northrop Gets Security Contract for SWA: Northrop Grumman has received a follow-on contract to continue providing integrated security services for US Air Force bases in Southwest Asia. Northrop says the contract is worth up to $80 million over three years and will cover the surveying, support staff, and installation of systems at bases in the US Central Command Air Forces area of responsibility.

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